Laphroaig Announces Its 2022 Càirdeas Edition Warehouse 1
Beam Suntory’s Laphroaig is excited to announce the much-anticipated annual release of its Laphroaig Càirdeas edition, Laphroaig Càirdeas 2022 Warehouse 1, to celebrate Friends of Laphroaig.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs Unveils CÎROC Passion, His New Signature Flavor
Sean "Diddy" Combs and the makers of CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka invite consumers to "experience the frequency of the LOVE Era" with the launch of CÎROC Passion. The new signature flavor is the first offering in the CÎROC portfolio that delivers more than a distinct taste; its bold design reflects an intensity and a frequency you have to experience. Together, Combs and CÎROC have now released more than 15 flavor innovations, becoming an industry and cultural leader in the vodka category.
Susosu Water Launches Its Hydrogen-Infused Mineral Water in Union Kitchen
Susosu Water launched through e-commerce and Jheen and Nadia saw positive feedback coming in from Amazon sales, along with sales from other websites like Walmart Online. Jheen and Nadia are excited to launch in retailers like Union Kitchen to get the customers first-hand feedback as they are trying the product. This helps them create a stronger connection to the consumer, teach them about the product, and share the mission of Susosu Water.
PowerPlant Partners and SYSTM Brands Team Up to Expand and Scale Food and Beverage Brands
Venture capital firm PowerPlant Partners announced an investment in and partnership with holding company SYSTM Brands today to launch SYSTM Foods, a new platform focused on acquiring sustainable and socially conscious food and beverage brands. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Hella Cocktail Co. Raises $5 Million Round from Uncle Nearest
Hella Cocktail Co. has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round, fully backed by premium spirits brand Uncle Nearest, the company announced today. Founded in 2012 by CEO Jomaree Pinkard, CMO Eddie Simeon, and COO Tobin Ludwing, New York-based Hella produces a variety of cocktail bitters and mixers, as well as a ready-to-drink Bitters & Soda line.
Koia and Chris Paul Release Exclusive Protein Shake Supporting HBCUs
Koia is strengthening its partnership with NBA All-Star Chris Paul and apparel brand Support Black Colleges to fund historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with the launch of a limited-edition version of its Cinnamon Horchata flavor protein shake.
Lux Row Distillers Introduces Ezra Brooks 99, Rebel 100 in 1.75L Bottles
Lux Row Distillers – the Bardstown, Kentucky, home of the Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Daviess County, David Nicholson and Blood Oath bourbon brands – has added two SKUs to its repertoire of offerings at retail. Beginning in June, the distillery’s Ezra Brooks 99 and Rebel 100 brands will be available in 1.75L bottles at a minimum suggested retail price of $44.99 and $35.99, respectively.
Castello Banfi Releases 2017 Vintage of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Pioneers of the Brunello category, Banfi, producer and importer of fine wines, proudly introduces the 2017 vintage of Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. Once dubbed the “Builders of Brunello,” the award-winning winery estate is credited with bringing the industry’s attention to this southern Tuscan region.
American Canning Increases Shrink-Sleeving Capabilities
American Canning has officially opened their second shrink-sleeve line. Operational as of June 1, 2022, the additional line increases their sleeving capacity and ability to service craft beverage producers needing decorated cans at lower minimum quantity orders.
Frey Ranch Distillery Releases New Single Barrel Rye Whiskey
Given the runaway success of its highly-acclaimed Straight Rye Whiskey, Frey Ranch Distillery announces the release of a limited-edition Single Barrel Rye. Bottled at barrel strength and featuring a mash bill consisting of 100 percent rye, the launch of Frey Ranch Single Barrel Rye keeps pace with current dark spirits trends, as more bourbon consumers add rye to their repertoire of whiskeys. In fact, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS.org), rye whiskey volumes increased 1,275 percent – growing to 1.2 billion cases from 2009 to 2018 – a time when the classic cocktail renaissance began to hit its stride.
Angel’s Envy Unveils $8.2 Million Brand Home Expansion and First Virtual Distillery in Decentraland
ANGEL’S ENVY, the Kentucky-based craft distiller that produces finished whiskeys, unveiled its completed $8.2 million Brand Home expansion at 500 E. Main St. in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. The expansion, which adds 13,000 square feet to the facility, will allow ANGEL’S ENVY to welcome an additional 64,000 visitors each year, doubling annual guest capacity.
GREY GOOSE Essences Teams Up With Recording Artist Kehlani For Second Annual ‘In Bloom’ Concert
GREY GOOSE Essences, the line of low-calorie* vodkas infused with real fruit and botanical essences, is thrilled to announce GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Kehlani as the headliner for its second annual "In Bloom" experience. On July 10th in New York City, Kehlani will immerse fans in the brand's blooming natural world with a rooftop concert performance. Singing beloved classics and new music from her latest LP "Blue Water Road" live for the very first time, the global event will be made available to NYC-based fans aged 21+ on a first come, first serve basis and experienced by even more virtually, via a specialty YouTube livestream.
Woodford Reserve Releases New Distillery Series: Toasted Oak Oat Grain
Woodford Reserve released a new limited-edition bottle as part of its annual Distillery Series – Toasted Oak Oat Grain.
Betsy Frost Joins Hoplark as Chief Commercial Officer
Colorado-based Hoplark has appointed former DRY Soda president and CMO Betsy Frost as the company’s new chief commercial officer.