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Blue Run Spirits Unveils ‘Reflection I’ Kentucky Straight Bourbon From Hall Of Famer Jim Rutledge

Blue Run Spirits announces its second whiskey release of the year with Blue Run “Reflection I” Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, contract distilled by the company’s liquid advisor, Bourbon Hall of Fame member Jim Rutledge. Blue Run “Reflection I” is now available at select retailers in the U.S. and Canada, as well as online at BlueRunSpirits.com beginning at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Wednesday, May 4.

Spirit Hound Distillers Partners with Planet Bluegrass for Iconic Colorado Festival Experience Sweepstakes

 Spirit Hound Distillers announces the launch of its “Spirit Hound Colorado Festival Experience” sweepstakes, giving spirits and music lovers a chance to win the ultimate weekend getaway in Lyons, Colo., for the 2022 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival on Aug. 12-14. Between now and June 30, enter to win one of three awesome prizes at select retailers throughout Colorado and online at spirithounds.com/festival2022. 

Taste Radio: Their ‘Aura’ Felt Different… And Great Things Followed.

Paul Voge, co-founder/CEO of fast-growing artisanal sparkling water brand Aura Bora, recalled the clever way he landed his first meeting with a Whole Foods buyer, how his pricing strategy was ahead of the curve, and his tension-filled experience on “Shark Tank.” He also explained why acquiring sales data has been critical to the brand’s development and how he’s attracted industry veterans for key roles.

Protein Drip: Huel Extends Into Apparel with ‘Huelwear’ Clothing Line

Wellness aficionados know you are what you eat. But now, Huel is hoping consumers will also wear what they eat. Last month, the U.K.-based protein and meal replacement beverage maker announced its latest product line, Huelwear, a sustainably produced fashion line featuring animal-free clothing.

BLACKENED American Whiskey Releases ‘Rye The Lightning,’ a Double Cask Finished Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Award-winning BLACKENED American Whiskey has announced its latest limited edition, BLACKENED Kentucky Straight Rye Double Cask Finished Whiskey dubbed RYE THE LIGHTNING, a play on words inspired by Metallica’s 6x platinum sophomore album, Ride the Lightning. This expression is double finished in Madeira and rum casks and undergoes the proprietary BLACK NOISE™ sonic-enhancement process.

Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. Introduces Fable & Folly

The Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. is pleased to announce the latest release from the company: Fable & Folly Finest Quality Whiskey Aged 14 Years. Fable & Folly was crafted from a proprietary blend that includes the last remaining stocks of Barterhouse, Forged Oak and various Rhetoric releases.

DEFY Launches Crowdfunding Initiative in Advance of Wider U.S. Launch

DEFY, a leading canned wine company defining what good wine looks like, where it is drunk and how it is served, has announced the launch of their first-ever crowdfunding program via WeFunder as the company works to secure $500K in funding for marketing, sales growth, ongoing production and order fulfillment as they make their way in the United States in the months ahead.

Laïta Nutrition Launches RTD Sports Nutrition Products

Specializing in the formulation and manufacturing of complex nutritional products, Laïta Nutrition is the nutrition division of the Laïta dairy cooperative and is affirming its expertise in the sports nutrition market. The company is focusing its innovation activities on this specific segment and opening up new perspectives to satisfy a wide range of target consumers.

Ranch Rider Spirits Launches Margarita

Margarita season is here! Just in time for warm weather and more importantly, outdoor drinking, Ranch Rider releases a margarita unlike any other. Inspired by the classic Texas Ranch Water cocktail that they were the first to can, the new Ranch Rider Margarita is made with only reposado tequila, a squeeze of lime and orange, sparkling water and a hit of sea salt - but no added sugar. 

Maverick Spirits Introduces Agave Blanco

In time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Maverick Spirits’ Agave Blanco is rolling out across Texas at select retailers, and is also now available for purchase online and at the Maverick Spirits Distillery, 115 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78205. The Samuel Maverick Agave Blanco is a Texas take on tequila. It is distilled using a hybrid still (pot and column) and bottled in-house at Maverick Spirits Distillery in San Antonio, Texas. While the Agave Blanco is produced in the Lone Star State rather than in Mexico, it is a perfect spirit for classic Cinco de Mayo cocktails like Margaritas, Ranch Waters, and Palomas. 

Tequila Zarpado Launches New Reposado

Tequila Zarpado Reposado, a small-batch premium Reposado Tequila, is hitting shelves this week, just in time for spring and summer sipping occasions. This new Tequila was handcrafted by a boutique, family-owned distillery in Jalisco, Mexico with nearly four decades of experience perfecting the art of Tequila-making. Rested in ex-Kentucky Bourbon barrels for 3-4 months, the new expression joins Tequila Zarpado Blanco on shelves to bring true craft quality to Tequila drinkers at an everyday price point.

Flow Beverage Corp. to Become Official Water Partner for Accor in North and Central America

Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW; OTCQX:FLWBF) (“Flow” or the “Company”) today announced that it has executed an agreement with Accor for Flow Alkaline Spring Water to become Accor’s official water partner in North and Central America. The vendor agreement between Flow and Accor is intended to replace all single-use plastic water bottles across Accor’s properties in the region with Flow water.

Rhum J.M Launches The EDDEN Project

SPIRIBAM (known for providing the finest rum the Caribbean has to offer) has officially launched the most significant and ongoing projects of one of their iconic brands to date - Rhum J.M: The EDDENProject (Engagés pour le Développement Durable de nos Écosystèmes et de notre Nature), marking the revered rum distillery’s monumental progress as a global spirits producer and leader in the sustainability movement.