Spirits: 15 New Autumn Releases From Top Chef to King Tut

In this autumn edition roundup of new spirits releases, Highclere Castle celebrates the anniversary of discovery of King Tut’s tomb, Åhus Akvavit introduces its seasonal blend in the U.S. and Yobo Kish teams up with Top Chef winner Kristen Kish to launch a new aperitif line.

Campari Acquires Wilderness Trail, Extending Bourbon Interests

Campari Group is boosting its Kentucky bourbon portfolio by taking a majority stake in Wilderness Trail Distillery, the company announced today. The move comes at a time when American whiskey continues to rise, and particularly higher-priced brands.

Will the Recession Stall Momentum for Superpremium Spirits?

Super premium spirits have been outpacing mainstream categories for over a decade, but will a looming recession stall that trajectory? A new report suggests that economic conditions may soften demand for high end wine and spirits, but won’t hinder long term growth.

The Booze Boom: Behind the Rise of Craft Spirits & RTDs

While doing research for her book, Movers and Shakers: Women Making Waves in Spirits, Beer, and Wine, writer and bartender Hope Ewing got the inspiration to start her own company. In 2019, she and two co-founders launched Vervet, a farm-to-can sparkling cocktail line, in Los Angeles.

Spirits: 8 New Fall RTD Cocktail Releases

As the colors start to change and the weather gets cooler, many RTD cocktail brands and distilleries are starting to lean into autumnal-inspired flavors. Check out this gallery for the newest releases from brands like Golden Rule, CHIDO and Misunderstood Whiskey Co.

After Establishing Online Platform, Provi Looks to the Future

After college, Taylor Katzman, CEO of Provi, joined a technology startup to help scale the company’s sales arm. When it was acquired, Katzman moved to Chicago so his wife and father-in-law could start Rhine Hall Distillery, a fruit brandy distillery.

Can a New Crop of Rum Brands Upgrade the Spirit’s Reputation?

As demand for premium-plus tequila and whiskey continues to grow, will high-end and craft rums help boost the category? A new crop of brands and entrepreneurs offering rums that are premium flavored, sustainable, and positioned for craft cocktails are betting on it.

ReserveBar Brings On-Demand Spirits Sales Online

E-commerce luxury spirits platform ReserveBar announced today that it will now provide on-demand sales, a move that reflects the changing landscape of online alcohol shopping and underscores the company’s ongoing mission to bridge the technology gap between alcohol producers and consumers.