Hawai`i’s award-winning Koloa Rum Company announces the launch of the brand’s second aged rum release with the debut of its Kaua`i Reserve 12-Barrel Select Four-Year Aged Hawaiian Rum. Each 12-barrel batch yields approximately 3,500 bottles, which are carefully inspected and numbered to ensure quality.
Spa Girl Cocktails, Inc. announces the closing of a $2.5M seed financing round. Spa Girl Cocktails creates, manufactures and distributes premium vodka-crafted cocktails infused with all-natural flavors through multiple retailers in the western United States.
Yéyo has signed with Epic Wine and Spirits for initial distribution in California and Nevada. Yéyo can be found in liquor stores and bars throughout both states, including Lee's Discount Liquor Chain, Old Town Tequila & (online), Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, Greenblatt's Deli, Hollywood Super Mart, Vintage Grocers, Standard Hotel.
Humboldt Distillery, the Northern California distiller known for its organic and hemp-infused vodkas, has aligned with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits as its distribution partner in California.
Blended Scotch whisky Chivas has launched the Chivas Extra 13 collection: a range of four 13 year old whiskies that deliver extra flavor thanks to the addition of one of four casks during the whisky-making process: Oloroso Sherry, Rum, American Rye, and Tequila.
In the first of a series of news briefs, we examine how DRY Soda is reintroducing itself as DRY Botanical Bubbly, positioned as a non-alcoholic alternative for “celebration occasions.” We also explore new cold brew innovations from illy and Rise Brewing Company (including tea).
Germain-Robin is issuing an exciting re-release of its two California brandies, the flagship expression Germain-Robin (SRP: $75) and Germain-Robin XO (SRP: $125). These two brandies are exciting rarities that will be released in very limited quantities—only 2,300 6-pack cases (1,400 of Germain-Robin and 900 of Germain-Robin XO) will be available for 2020.
Dogged by key cancellations from retailers and big brands, followed by social media protests before yesterday postponing Natural Products Expo West, its biggest event of the year, 48 hours before it was due to begin, New Hope Network yesterday put the big question front and center: “What’s next?”
Celsius Holdings Inc. maker of the leading global fitness drink, CELSIUS, has announced a nationwide product launch with the largest retailer in the United States at more than 1,500 store locations.
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, a Colorado company with deep Irish roots announces Hard Chaw Strong Irish Whiskey Cream, the first and only Irish cream on the market with a bold percentage of alcohol
Rishi Tea & Botanicals has just released a groundbreaking new product line called Sparkling Botanicals into the explosively growing RTD market. The tea and botanicals company, revered for its sourcing prowess and healthful product innovations, harnessed over 20 years of experience in direct trade procurement and expert herb blending to produce a truly unique and exceptionally refreshing functional beverage.
A super-premium, organic vodka is in development in eastern Idaho which will utilize DIVINIA Water to make the spirit the superstar of the alcoholic beverage world.
Coming off its January rebrand and introduction of the expanded Hustle Energy line, MatchaBar continues to lead the charge for this growing category.
Day One, the all-natural, zero calorie sparkling water with 20mg CBD, has announced the addition of two new fruit-infused flavors to their product lineup. Lime and Grapefruit will now be available alongside the original Lemon flavor beginning this month at select retailers nationwide.
