Anheuser-Busch to Acquire Fast-Growing Cutwater Spirits

The world’s largest beer company today announced the purchase of fast-growing Cutwater Spirits, a craft distilling venture that was originally born inside of Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits.

Gallery: Premium Whiskeys, Coconut Water Rum Highlight New Spirit Launches

Two new releases by The Macallan -- including an ultra-limited 52 year-old expression -- as well as the debut of a premium dark rum blended with coconut water highlight our roundup of recent notable spirits launches, along with three new products from New Orleans-based Atelier Vie and a bourbon-inspired release from Bumbu.

Taste Radio Episode 145: Starter, Steel & Swagger — The Rise of Stillhouse Spirits

Stillhouse founder/CEO Brad Beckerman discussed the early challenges, pivots and risks along the brand’s journey. He also spoke about his background in entrepreneurship, parallels between his previous career experience in sports and music apparel and current role, and how country music legend Johnny Cash factored into a partnership with popular rapper G-Eazy.

Gallery: New Year, New Spirits

As the temperatures outside continue to drop, you'll need something to sip on during the cold months indoors. In this gallery, we highlight a selection of notable new releases for the season, including new premium tequilas and the next expression in Macallan's Fine & Rare series.

Drake’s Organic Spirits Goes Global

Drake’s Organic Spirits announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits,  the world's pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, that will make Drake’s award-winning premium organic vodka, white rum and other products available in multiple states throughout the country.  Drake’s is the first and only spirit line in the world with all five health certifications.

Gallery: New Spirits Launching This Winter

As the winter holiday season gets in full swing, we take a look at some of the new spirit products you may be finding behind the bar (or under the tree) this month.

Gallery: New Spirits Roundup

Taking a detour from our coverage of non-alcoholic products, BevNET chronicles some of the recent new expressions, limited edition releases and package redesigns in the world of spirits, ranging from rare imported Scotch to canned cocktails.