Lost Lantern, the award-winning independent bottler of American whiskey that launched its first whiskies in late 2020, announced a $1 Million oversubscribed seed financing round to expand its marketing reach and further invest in its Vermont headquarters. Backers include FreshTracks Capital, the Vermont Seed Capital Fund, the Dudley Fund, and the Burlington Telecom Innovation Fund, as well as a group of independent angel investors.
Cheers to convenience! De Kuyper Royal Distillers takes the next step to be the preferred cocktail partner for everyone on every occasion. The Dutch family company is launching five De Kuyper Batched Cocktails for on-trade chains as well as for independent outlets: Espresso Martini, Pornstar Martini, Mojito, Strawberry Mojito and Piña Colada. Made with premium De Kuyper liqueurs such as De Kuyper Crème de Café, De Kuyper Wild Strawberry and De Kuyper Passionfruit, the batched high-quality cocktails provide consistent quality and enable anyone to serve best cocktails fast – for maximum convenience in bars. De Kuyper Batched Cocktails with an ABV ranging from 12 to 18% come in 1l bottles and will first be available for trade partners in the Netherlands.
Mijenta, the award-winning, sustainable tequila from the Highlands of Jalisco, has announced the release of its most exclusive and refined expression to date, Mijenta Añejo Gran Reserva. Aged for 18 months in a series of hand-selected casks to create its unique and sophisticated flavor profile, the ultra-premium small-batch spirit launched in the United States on May 2. The first release will be limited to 2,160 bottles.
Ole Smoky Distillery, the most visited distillery in the world and #1 moonshine brand in the U.S., has announced two charitable partnerships with a local charity, Friends of the Smokies, and the national organization Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE), supporting the company’s social responsibility commitment to community.
SLIQ Spirited Ice, a premium frozen cocktail pop launched by 21 Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of the world's leading freezer pop manufacturer, The Jel Sert Company, has announced the launch of its newest variety pack offering, Whiskey, as well as the launch of its new e-commerce website, which brings the brand’s products to audiences in 25 states nationwide. Designed to be enjoyed alongside friends and family to enhance life’s special moments, this unique twist on a whiskey cocktail offers a refreshing way for anyone to cool off in the warm weather. Consumers can enjoy the Whiskey frozen cocktails year-round and can shop on SLIQ’s new website beginning today.
sipMARGS, the ready-to-drink, bold and refreshing canned margarita, which launched last year, has announced that Lab Capital Advisors is investing $3M in the award-winning beverage brand. This will be the first invest- ment for Lab Capital Advisors, whose principals launched Rumble, the boxing-inspired group fitness company recently acquired by Xponential (NYSE:XPOF) and GLOSSLAB, the hygiene-first membership based nail studio operator.
The makers of Black Infusions have expanded their team to keep pace with growing demand for their craft portfolio of all natural vodkas infused with dried fruit.
Marussia Beverages is pleased to announce the appointment of John Horn as Chief Executive Officer, Marussia Beverages USA. Mr. Horn will oversee, lead, and help prepare the company for its next stage of domestic and international growth.
Beginning May 1 through Sunday, May 8 Dwayne ‘The Rock” Johnson and his ultra-premium, small batch tequila, Teremana, are bringing back “Guac on The Rock” - an initiative to encourage people around the country to continue to support their local restaurants.
Sparkling craft cocktail company Island District launches a new wave of functional ready-to-drink beverages, giving customers even more ways to enjoy a night out without facing harsh repercussions the next morning thanks to hydrating electrolytes in their coconut and aloe water-based cocktails.
Beverage dollar sales rose 11.4% in the two-weeks, accelerating from 8.2% growth for the four-week period and 11.3% for the 52-weeks. The dollar sales bump was accompanied by a turnaround in volumes, which rose 1.4% in the two-weeks, compared to a -1.7% decline for the four-week period, with CSDs and energy drinks seeing some of the strongest volume increases.
OMAGE, the cognac-inspired American brandy produced with a nod to the more experienced palate of today’s brandy consumers, continues its rapid retail growth following the brand’s recent market entry in October 2021.
Don Ferguson, co-founder of Michigan headquartered, multiple Award-Winning premium tequila brand Anteel Tequila, has become a partner and Business Development Director for Michigan-based bottled water brand B DOPE, LLC.
Just in time for summer, United will offer complimentary Spritz Society premium sparkling cocktails onboard select flights to Italy. These new, award-winning cocktails will be available on United’s expanded seasonal flights between Chicago and Milan starting May 6 and the airline’s summer flights between New York/Newark and Rome starting May 26. Customers can also purchase Spritz Society cocktails for $2 in the Chicago O’Hare and Newark United ClubSM locations during the first month they’re available onboard from that airport.
