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Spirits: 12 New Whiskey Releases to Cap Off the Year

In this roundup of new whiskey releases, WhistlePig teams up with country music duo Brothers Osborne, Kentucky Owl celebrates Mardi Gras early and Stellum Spirits takes inspiration from the Hunter’s Moon.

Taste Radio: Meet The ‘Cult Leader’ Who’s Forecasting The Future Of Food And Beverage

Snaxshot creator Andrea Hernandez discussed the emergence of her influential trend-predicting platform and its content strategy, her bone to pick with functional foods and beverages, how she defines a “great” product and her take on several noteworthy trends. We also sat down with legendary musician, actor and entrepreneur Steven Van Zandt, who spoke about the launch of his new wellness brand, Little Steven’s Underground Apothecary.

People Moves: Nutrabolt Names New CMO, Chief Growth Officer

C4 Energy parent company Nutrabolt has made two new executive level appointments with the addition of Robert Zajac as chief marketing officer and Sabba Naserian as EVP & chief growth officer; Former XS Energy World Wide CEO David Vanderveen has been named CEO of functional water brand Nirvana Water Sciences Corp.

Taste Radio: $35K To $35 Million In 3.5 Years. This Is The Story Of Bachan’s.

Justin Gill, the founder and CEO of Japanese barbecue sauce brand Bachan’s, spoke about how the brand’s rapid start was fueled by six years of preparation and planning prior to its debut, the intentionality of Bachan’s label and package design, why he considers high quality ingredients as key to creating consumer loyalty and his thoughtful approach to demand planning.

Spirits: 12 Pre-Holiday Tequila and Mezcals to Be Thankful For

In this roundup of new tequila and mezcal releases, Maestro Dobel teams up with California-based winery Silver Oak, Nosotros unveils the first tequila to be aged in wet cider barrels and Casa Del Sol rolls out nationwide.

Review: Sap’s Original

Sap’s is a new line of non-carbonated hydration beverages that are positioned as “a drink for sports & everything else.” A modern and approachable riff on a sports drink, Sap’s is enhanced with electrolytes and adaptogens and features branding that stays away from the technical styling that’s synonymous with the category.

Spirits: 14 New Whiskey Launches (For Winter)

In this roundup of new whiskey releases, Bulleit brings back its Frontier Whiskey Barrel Strength Bourbon in time for the holiday season, Skrewball introduces its limited-edition Egg Nog and Puncher’s Chance unveils its oldest whiskey to date.

Spirits: 7 New Pre-Thanksgiving RTD Cocktail Releases

As the holiday season approaches, some RTD cocktail brands are leaning into winter-inspired flavors while others are holding onto an eternal summer. Check out this gallery for the latest launches from brands like Spirited Hive, Cutwater Spirits and Dewey Crush.

Taste Radio: Consumers Crave An Immersive Experience, And All The Details Matter. Tacombi Has Shown The Way.

Dario Wolos, the founder and CEO of fast-growing Mexican-inspired restaurant chain Tacombi and consumer brand Vista Hermosa, spoke about his vision to share Mexican culture through authentic food, hospitality and experience, how the journey of building a business has come to define who he is as an entrepreneur and a leader, and his decision to align with acclaimed restaurateur Danny Meyer.

Taste Radio: The Underestimated Value Of Showing Up. And How A Little Oomph Goes A Long Way.

In this episode, the hosts explained why founders regularly attend industry events are often better positioned to support their brands than those who don’t, riffed on the impact of sleek and clever packaging and marveled at a sparkling water brand’s latest LTO. This episode also features a conversation with Michael Lewis, the founder of oomph, a new brand of low-sugar, functional candy.