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11 New Whiskeys To Welcome Spring

In this whiskey gallery, we highlight a smattering of notable new releases for this spring, including a celebratory expression to mark the centenary of James Joyce’s Ulysses, the launch of GrandTen Distilling’s “South Boston Godfather” and a 7-year-old Irish single malt aged in rare Japanese Mizunara casks by Glendalough.

illy Introduces Two New Machines for Compostable Paper Pod Format

illycaffè, a global leader in sustainable, premium coffee, today announced that the brand’s easy machine and the X1 Anniversary E.S.E. & Ground espresso machine are now available for purchase in the U.S. on illy.com and other fine retailers.

Sergiño Dest Signs with BioSteel

BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc. ("BioSteel") today announced its latest athlete partnership with Sergiño Dest, defender for the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT). Dest joins the brand’s team of elite athlete ambassadors that includes fellow soccer star Christen Press, as well as Patrick Mahomes and Luka Doncic.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits to Distribute B GREAT CBD Beverage Shots and Gummies

B GREAT, a premium, woman-owned wellness brand committed to raising the standard of CBD, today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits ("Southern Glazer's"), the world's pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol. With this agreement, Southern Glazer's will distribute B GREAT's popular CBD Relax Shots and Focus Shots, as well as its Immune Support CBD Gummies in select locations nationwide across Southern Glazer's existing markets. 

Copalli Rum Launches Cocktails For A Cause Campaign

In honor of Earth Day 2022, Copalli Rum has launched Cocktails for A Cause, which partners with bars, restaurants and retailers to raise funds for organizations which support environmentally responsible initiatives. The program will run during the month of April in honor of Earth Day, April 22.

Taste Radio: You Must Check This Box To Have A Fighting Chance. These Founders Explain Why.

This week, we explored the ideation, business plans and growth strategies of three innovative and on-trend brands in conversations with Susan Buckwalter, the co-founder and CEO of ginger-powered wellness brand Recoup; Dr. Juan Salinas, the founder and CEO of P-nuff Crunch, a brand of nutritious baked peanut puffs; and Michelle Razavi and Nikki Elliott, the co-founders of functional, decadent snack brand ELAVI.

Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Releases New Cigar Rye

Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey is releasing a new, limited edition Cigar Rye finished in American oak barrels that were cold-smoked with aged tobacco leaves grown in Kentucky. Borne from the unique barrel alchemy for which Buzzard’s Roost’s is known, the result is a rye whiskey that delicately integrates the sweet, smoky aromas of a fine cigar.

Grand Teton Distillery Releases Seasonal Cherry Vodka

Award-winning Grand Teton Distillery announced today the release of its Cherry Vodka. Made with its original flagship potato vodka, the spirit has been infused with tart pie cherries from Bithell Farms in Oregon for eighteen weeks. A limited number of 375ml bottles will be available this spring for the seasonal release.

CANTEEN Spirits Appoints Brian Smith as Chief Sales Officer

CANTEEN Spirits--the Austin-based, ready-to-drink cocktail brand specializing in refreshing, low-calorie, spirits-based canned cocktails--is thrilled to announce the appointment of beverage industry veteran Brian Smith as its new Chief Sales Officer.

Mortal Releases New Kombucha Flavor: Basillion Strawberries

The death-fighting, functional ingredient-packing, Boulder-based beverage company Mortal introduced a new flavor to its non-alcoholic kombucha lineup this week. Basillion Strawberries - Strawberry plus Basil, if you didn’t get the pun, will be launching in 16 oz. bottles at Harmon’s Grocery stores in the beginning of February and all the Mother’s Markets in Southern California and Whole Foods in the Rocky Mountain Region.