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Spirits Gallery: Whisky Stars Amidst New Year Releases

In this gallery, we highlight some of the most notable and eye-catching new releases from January and February, including a Portuguese cask-finished Scotch from Dewar's, a special charity themed expression from New Riff, and three new ultra-premium offerings from Benriach. 

Navy SEAL Veteran John Timar Promoted to CEO of Kill Cliff

ATLANTA — Kill Cliff, America’s best-selling clean energy drink, promotes John Timar to Chief Executive Officer. Under Timar’s leadership, Kill Cliff is celebrating its most successful year to date and…

DEWAR’S Launches New Port Cask Finished Scotch Whisky

DEWAR'S® Scotch Whisky, the world's most awarded blended Scotch whisky, announces the launch of DEWAR'S Portuguese Smooth, showcasing the exciting flavors that are crafted when Scotland meets Portugal in a bottle.

Beam Raises $5M Series A, Launches First Non-CBD Line

Direct-to-consumer wellness brand beam has raised $6 million in a Series A financing round, the company announced today, bringing its total funding to $12 million to date. The round was led by C2 Ventures, which previously invested in beam’s 2019 seed round, and also included investment from Obvious Ventures.

Amid Competition, Online Marketplace Hubba Shuts Down

Pioneering e-marketplace Hubba announced last week it would cease operations, cutting brands off from a popular way to introduce and supply their products to small, independent retailers.

Pepsi Launches Kids Water Drink Frutly

The three-SKU line, available in Strawberry Kiwi, Fruit Punch and Apple Grape flavors, is aimed at “providing teens with flavorful hydration” and vitamins, according to the company.

X2 Performance Taps Jim Block as Vice President of Sales

Jim Block joins X2 Performance, the rapidly growing natural sports supplement and energy drink brand backed by NBA All-Star Kawhi Leonard as Vice President, Retail Sales. X2 recently launched nationally…