Aberfeldy Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced a partnership with the Argentinian Winery, Finca Ambrosia, for the most recent edition to its Wine Cask Collection: Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Malbec Cask Finish. This is the first partnership of its kind for the distillery. Located at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, the Finca Ambrosia estate uses organic practices and observes moon cycles for its harvest. Distilled on Nov. 14, 2001, and matured for more than two decades in sherry and bourbon re-fill barrels and hogsheads, the limited-edition Aberfeldy 21 Year Old finished for around ..read more

Ardbeg Spectacular rolls out later this summer as the distillery’s first-ever port-aged single malt Scotch whisky. It launches as part of Ardbeg Day 2024. Held annually on the final Saturday of Islay’s Festival of Music and Malt, Ardbeg Day is a celebration of all things Ardbeg. This year, festivities culminate on Sat., June 1, with the release of Ardbeg Spectacular. The result of the port barrels is a richness with dark chocolate, mint, candied fruit, incense candles and smoked pecans, the distillery reports. “Ardbeg Spectacular is a high-flying spirit, very befitting of Ardbeg Day,” says Gil ..read more

Tito’s Handmade Vodka has introduced a new product to its lineup of SKUs: the 50-ml. 4-pack. With sales of 50-ml. singles up significantly, according to the company, this new package is meant to answer the demand while facilitating recruitment and trial opportunities and expanding the range of usage occasions. Tito’s 50-ml. 4-packs are available at retailers nationwide. The post Tito’s Vodka Releases 50-ml. 4-Pack appeared first on Beverage Dynamics ..read more

As tequila sales , Flecha Azul Tequila has released its new Añejo Cristalino. Flecha Azul Tequila Añejo Cristalino is matured for 18 months — six months longer than the industry standard, the company says — in bourbon-season American oak barrels. This añejo cristalino has vanilla and dark chocolate notes, the company reports. The suggested retail price is $119.99 per 750-ml. bottle. The post Flecha Azul Tequila Añejo Cristalino appeared first on Beverage Dynamics ..read more

In this episode we talk about natural wine with Steve Charters, Master of Wine and professor at the School of Wine & Spirits Business in Dijon, France. Steve shares his thoughts on the lack of a uniform definition of natural wine, why the style has become more significant in recent years and how it appeals to the new generations of wine drinkers. Feature photo by Thomas Schaefer on Unsplash. The post Podcast: Why Natural Wine is Trending appeared first on Beverage Dynamics ..read more

As ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages , Jim Beam has added four new flavors to its lineup of RTD beverages: Jim Beam Kentucky Coolers. They are made in partnership with The Boston Beer Company. New Kentucky Coolers flavors include two hard lemonades, and two takes on the east coast cocktail, “the crush.” These four new flavors roll out nationwide in a new variety 12-pack of 12-oz. cans: Orange Crush Peach Crush Blueberry Lemonade Strawberry Lemonade “Jim Beam is an iconic brand that at its core is about the power of human connection, going back to the front porch of the Beam family home where ev ..read more

As celebrity alcohol brands proliferate, Metallica has announced the 2024 release of their Blackened Rye the Lightning whiskey. The brand name is inspired by Metallica’s sophomore album, “Ride the Lightning.” This limited-edition expression follows the 2022 edition of Rye The Lightning. The 2024 bottling was created by Blackened master distiller and blender Rob Dietrich. It’s a blend of straight rye whiskeys, finished in Madeira wine and Caribbean rum casks for two to fourteen weeks each. Rye The Lightning is non-chill filtered and bottled at 92 proof. The result is notes of green apple, barn ..read more

Overholt, an American whiskey brand maintained continuously since 1810, has announced the release of A. Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey. This new offering uses the same mashbill that Overholt founder, Abraham Overholt, used in 1810: 80% rye grain and 20% soft malted barley. The goal is recreating a style of rye whiskey from the 1800’s. The Overholt brand now belongs to the The James B. Beam Distilling Co. “With over 200 years of exceptional craftmanship, Overholt is engrained in American history with its industrial roots and as a spirit that has set the industry standard since inception,” says F ..read more

Ole Smoky Distillery has announced the nationwide distribution of its Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Barrel-aged for four years and true to Tennessee production traditions, this whiskey expands Ole Smoky’s straight whiskey offerings. Flavors include hints of smoke, char and caramel, the distillery reports. “The American Whiskey category is continuing to grow, and as one of the fastest growing spirits companies in the country, Ole Smoky is excited to offer consumers a straight whiskey from a distillery they know and trust,” says Robert Hall, CEO. “We’re pleased to offer consumers, who may ..read more

The latest release from Rémy Martin is the brand’s new Rémy Martin XO Night Cognac. This is meant to tap into the drinking occasion of nightlife and night-time celebrations. Rémy Martin XO Night comes in a mirrored black decanter. Its signature solarised shape is meant to “radiate light from every angle,” the company says, furthered by “holographic flashes and UV details.” To back this launch, the company will roll out activations in markets across the U.S. that are known for nightlife cultures. This includes New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Miami. How does this reflect Cogna ..read more