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Stoli Group USA Enters Whiskey Category with Kentucky Owl Bourbon

Stoli Group USA, LLC announced that it will take over the national distribution, sales and marketing, as well as the global rollout, for the Kentucky Owl brand, effective immediately. This news comes on the heels of parent company, S.P.I. Group, acquiring the rights for "The Wise Man's Bourbon," adding a whiskey brand with a rich history to its burgeoning wine & spirits portfolio.

ROK Stars Announces New Products for the Bogart’s Spirits Portfolio

ROK Stars PLC, the consumer products company co-founded by U.S. billionaire John Paul DeJoria and U.K. entrepreneur Jonathan Kendrick has announced that the Bogart's Spirits portfolio, currently comprising gin and vodka, will be augmented with the addition of a clear rum and an Irish whiskey.

Don Sebstiani & Sons Introduces New Line of Tequilas

Don Sebastiani & Sons, the Sonoma-based, family-owned producer of leading wine and food products, today introduces a new line of super-premium tequilas, hand-crafted in Jalisco, Mexico, using traditional methods and 100% Blue Weber agave.

Constellation Brands Adds Chief Operating Officer Role

Constellation Brands, Inc. today announced that Bill Newlands has been named executive vice president, chief operating officer, a new position within the company. A 30-year industry veteran, Newlands joined Constellation in 2015 as executive vice president and chief growth officer and currently serves as president of the Wine & Spirits Division.

Genius Leaves Coconut Category In Favor of New “Superfood Smoothies”

Genius Juice has discontinued its organic coconut smoothie line and its place has released a new line of ‘Superfood Smoothies.’ Each bottle contains essential superfoods such as maca and quinoa, along with plant-based protein, with an organic almond milk base.

Jack Daniel’s Announces Partnership with NBA

Jack Daniel’s will tip off the partnership during NBA All-Star 2017 in New Orleans with Jack Daniel’s House No. 7 – its hospitality and experiential event, which will be open for two nights bringing local fans and NBA guests together for musical performances, guest rooms with unique programming, eclectic eats inspired by southern cuisine, and basketball-themed activities.

Stur Introduces Lemonade and Grape Acai Flavors

Stur is adding two new flavors to its line of liquid drink mixes: Lemonade and Grape Acai. They are made from real fruit extracts and sweetened with stevia, and boast on-trend consumer benefits like sugar-free, zero calorie, high antioxidant vitamin C, certified Kosher and they are entirely plant-based.

Cheribundi Launches Kids ‘Cheribuddy’ Beverage

Leading producer of tart cherry juice products, Cheribundi Inc., announced today it will debut a new line of tart cherry-based beverages for kids at the Winter Fancy Food Show this weekend at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Winter Fancy Food Show 2017 Video: BevNET Staff Picks

BevNET correspondents sifted through the many of the new beverages that debuted at the 2017 Winter Fancy Food Show, and in the above video, they offered their takes on the drinks that have the potential to be most impactful for the industry.

Big Geyser Signs Agreement To Distribute B-Tea Kombucha

Big Geyser, the largest independent non-alcoholic beverage distributor in metro New York, today announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with New Jersey-based B-Tea Kombucha.