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Ben Lomond Gin Launches Limited-Edition Bottle for The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale
Can a gin taste like a golf course? Ben Lomond’s Open 2026 edition uses Royal Birkdale-foraged botanicals to bottle the links’ character.
by Mark Littler3 viewswhisky-newsben-lomond-gincraft-spiritsforaged-botanicalsginlancashire - news
Beer & Whiskey Birthday: John Hansell
Today is the 66th birthday of John Hansell, who is the creator and publisher of Malt Advocate, the whisky magazine in America, which also puts on WhiskyFest in several cities, including San Francisco. In 2010, he sold the magazine to M. SHanken, who rebranded it as Whiskey Advocate. John’s a terrific person I don’t see […]
by Jay Brooks2 viewsbirthdayscraft-spiritspennsylvania - news
This Massive Chart Shows Which Companies Own America’s Top Spirits Brands
While the craft spirits sector is indisputably large, it’s undeniable that the U.S. spirits industry is dominated by a handful of conglomerates. And as independent brands grow larger and more popular with consumers, it’s not uncommon for large companies to swoop in with an acquisition. To keep track of which companies own what, Matt Rice — founder of beverage alcohol industry strategy and analytics firm Thirsty Insights — compiled a chart identifying the best-selling spirits brands on the American market (those selling over 500,000 9L cases per year) and their parent companies. The article This Massive Chart Shows Which Companies Own America’s Top Spirits Brands appeared first on VinePair .
by Olivia White4 viewscraft-spiritsindustryspirits - news
Craft Across America: 50 States, 50 Proudly Local Beers, Wines, and Spirits
With no legal definition of “craft,” it’s easy to dismiss it as a marketing term. But maker culture transcends jargon. Across the United States, independent, locally minded producers create products that showcase heritage crops and area traditions. Now, anyone thirsty for small-batch drinks with regional flavors can find them in communities and cities across America. Here are 50 truly local beverages made in all 50 states. The article Craft Across America: 50 States, 50 Proudly Local Beers, Wines, and Spirits appeared first on VinePair .
by Billy Lyons4 viewsreading-about-drinkingamericacraft-spiritstravel