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Buffalo Trace Releases Eagle Rare 30, the Brand’s Oldest Bourbon Yet
Buffalo Trace Distillery is releasing Eagle Rare 30, the product line’s oldest bourbon yet. Bottled at 101 proof in a 750-milliliter decanter, the ultra-mature whiskey will roll out in limited quantities to retailers, bars, and restaurants beginning in May with a suggested retail price of $12,500, the distillery announced in a release. A Bonhams auction, opening on April 24 and closing May 8, will kick off Eagle Rare 30’s release and offer up the first two publicly available bottles of the new whiskey. The worldwide rollout will then begin through parent company Sazerac’s distribution network. The article Buffalo Trace Releases Eagle Rare 30, the Brand’s Oldest Bourbon Yet appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley2 viewsbourbonbuffalo-tracenewsproduct-release - news
Good Life Show serves up wellness for visitors and global growth for regional brands
Thousands of local and international wellness enthusiasts, as well as tier-one buyers from around the world, will converge in Cape Town and Johannesburg for the sixth Good Life Show, South Africa’s annual conscious living showcase that features ‘better-for-you’-centred cooking, masterclasses, and next-generation wellness innovation while connecting African producers with major global distributors.
by SA Wine Industry5 viewsbusiness-and-marketinglifestylenewsthe-good-life-showwine - news
Japan whisky and sake exports hit ¥95 billion in 2025
Japan’s combined whisky and sake exports have soared by 289% over the last 10 years – peaking at ¥95 billion (around £500 million) in 2025 – data from the country’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has revealed. The post Japan whisky and sake exports hit ¥95 billion in 2025 appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Amelie Maurice-Jones4 viewsfront-page-draw-innewsasiadb-newsexportsjapan - news
Bonus podcast episode: Non-alcs with attitude
In conversation with Lisa King, founder of Free AF The post Bonus podcast episode: Non-alcs with attitude first appeared on The Cocktail Lovers .
by The Cocktail Lovers6 viewsblognewspeopleproductsfree-aflisa-king - news
Report: Sazerac Offered $15 Billion to Buy Brown-Forman
Sazerac reportedly offered around $15 billion to buy Brown-Forman. The offer comes after news of discussions for a potential deal between French spirits producer Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman, followed by rumors that Sazerac also approached the Louisville, Ky.-based whiskey giant. Brown-Forman’s shares are trading at $29.57 at the time of publication. Sazerac offered to buy Brown-Forman for $32 a share, the Wall Street Journal reports. Brown-Forman’s stock has climbed 25 percent since the initial reports of its discussions with Pernod. Its shares were down just over 2 percent this morning before word of the Sazerac offer was published. The article Report: Sazerac Offered $15 Billion to Buy Brown-Forman appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley2 viewsbusinesseconomicsindustrymergers-and-acquisitionsnews - news
Canadian Craft Brewers Association Announces Successful Merger with the Coalition of Canadian Independent Craft Brewers
The Canadian Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) is pleased to announce that members have approved a merger with the Coalition of Canadian Independent Craft Brewers (CCICB) at the CCBA Annual General Meeting held on April 15, 2026. The post Canadian Craft Brewers Association Announces Successful Merger with the Coalition of Canadian Independent Craft Brewers first appeared on Canadian Craft Brewers Association .
by hilary.hoogsteen@ccba-ambc.org3 viewsnews - news
Zing Zang Introduces New Espresso Martini Mix
Zing Zang Introduces New Espresso Martini Mix
by Ryan Foley5 viewsbartending-newsindustry-newscocktailsespresso-martininew-productnews - news
Heritage on display: Blaauwklippen debuts documentary at WTM Africa to celebrate SA winemaking history
Blaauwklippen Wine Estate showcased 340+ years of winemaking excellence on Monday with the premiere of its new documentary film on viticulture and viniculture in the Cape Winelands. The showing was a major draw for delegates at the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026 exhibition held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 13 April 2026.
by SA Wine Industry5 viewsbusiness-and-marketingnewsblaauwklippenwtm-africa - news
Brighton taproom celebrates new chapter
Brighton’s UnBarred is toasting a new chapter with a celebratory weekend. UnBarred Taproom has established itself in Brighton’s craft beer scene since 2019, when it opened its doors alongside the brewery as the beating heart of the UnBarred experience — a place where locals could pull up a stool and drink the full range of...
by Tim5 viewsnewsbrightontaproomunbarredworthing - news
Old St. Croix Arrives in France with a Proven International Track Record
A proven international spirits success is now entering France—bringing a new commercial opportunity for retailers. Already present in more than 30 markets, Old St. Croix (formerly A.H. Riise) combines strong storytelling with a highly accessible taste profile that performs particularly well in gifting and after-dinner sales. The brand traces its origins to 1838, when Danish… Cet article Old St. Croix Arrives in France with a Proven International Track Record est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .
by Rumporter3 viewsnewsold-st-croix - news
These Are the Top 50 Craft Breweries of 2025
The number of craft breweries in the U.S. contracted for the second year in a row in 2025 with a 2.9-percent year-over-year decrease, according to the Brewers Association’s (BA) annual production report for the craft industry. The BA recorded 9,578 operating craft breweries last year. The number of microbreweries showed the largest decline with a 4.4-percent drop. Taprooms and brewpubs trailed behind with 2.7 and 2.5 percent decreases, respectively. In its annual craft brewing industry production report, the BA documents the craft segment’s total output by volume, number of breweries, market share, and workforce size. The article These Are the Top 50 Craft Breweries of 2025 appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley2 viewsbeerbeer-industrybrewers-associationcraft-beercraft-breweriescraft-brewers - news
Sparkling ambitions: Yamanashi Meijo steers sake forward
From Champagne-esque expressions to an upcoming rosé, Yamanashi Meijo is pushing the boundaries of sake making. Rebecca Lo speaks to the brewery's president, Tsushima Kitahara, to discover how the Shichiken producer is reshaping the future of Japan’s iconic drink. The post Sparkling ambitions: Yamanashi Meijo steers sake forward appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Rebecca Lo3 viewsnewsasiadb-newshong-kongjapanoriginal-content - news
Know Your Beer: EBCU launches consumer education campaign on beer labels
Beer labels contain a lot of information. Some of it is required by law. Some is voluntary. Some is marketing. Knowing the difference is not always straightforward, and that is exactly what EBCU’s new Know Your Beer campaign is designed to help with. The campaign launches today at knowyour.beer, a free multilingual educational resource covering six […]
by TheBeerNut3 viewsnewsebcu - news
The Return (and Growth) of Champagne Georges Laval
The post The Return (and Growth) of Champagne Georges Laval appeared first on Dhall & Nash Fine Wines .
by Dhall & Nash Fine Wines6 viewsnewswineschampagnegrower-champagnegeorges-laval - news
You can now look for the JSLMA Japanese Whisky logo on your bottles
A year ago we reported on the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association’s (JSLMA) three-pronged plan to codify and protect the term “Japanese Whisky.” They’ve now implemented one of the three prongs: as of April 1, 2026, JSLMA members can now feature the organization’s Japanese Whisky logo on their bottle labels. The first such JSLMA […] The post You can now look for the JSLMA Japanese Whisky logo on your bottles appeared first on Nomunication .
by Whiskey Richard2 viewsnewsjapanese-whiskyjslmawhisky - news
Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers and Warsteiner Brewery Collaborate To Launch Limited Release Beer, Fest of Both Worlds
PRESS RELEASE / April 13, 2026 (Framingham, MA) – Two iconic, family-owned breweries, Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers and Warsteiner, announce a limited-edition collaboration beer: Fest of Both Worlds. Fest of […]
by Mass Brew Bros5 viewsnewsbeer-releasejack-s-abby-craft-lagerswarsteiner - news
White Claw Maker Mark Anthony Group to Acquire The Finnish Long Drink
The Mark Anthony Group of Companies has agreed to acquire The Finnish Long Drink, a canned, gin-based sparkling cocktail. Terms of the transaction, which was announced today and is set to finalize in coming weeks, are undisclosed. Mark Anthony, which owns popular ready-to-drink brands like White Claw Hard Seltzer and Mike’s Hard Lemonade, will acquire The Finnish Long Drink as the brand comes off a year with near-20 percent growth in volume and sales of 3.3 million 9-liter case equivalents, according to Shanken News Daily’s Impact Databank. The article White Claw Maker Mark Anthony Group to Acquire The Finnish Long Drink appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley2 viewsacquisitionsmergers-and-acquisitionsnewsrtdrtds - news
1664 launches Rosé-inspired beer
1664 has introduced a “fresh, fruit-forward twist” to their range with 1664 Rosé, launching in the UK from early April. 1664 Rosé is described as having a crisp, refreshing profile, with a hint of sweetness and a subtle pink hue. The new launch offers a versatile serve suited to everything from casual hosting to more elevated occasions. The company...
by Tim3 viewsnews - news
Independent breweries capitalising on local roots, new report shows
Independent breweries capitalise on local roots to win over consumers despite tough trading conditions, according to new report. Against the backdrop of record pub and brewery closures, the UK’s small and independent breweries have shown how acting nimbly and capitalising on local roots can win over consumers. As the annual Indie Beer Week continues to...
by Tim3 viewsnews - news
Crealis undertakes a global transformation to strengthen its industrial and commercial performance in the service of its customers
In a rapidly changing economic environment, Crealis, a major international group specialising in caps and closure solutions for wines, spirits and beverages, is undertaking a profound transformation of its industrial and commercial organisation.
by SA Wine Industry5 viewsarticlebusiness-and-marketingnewscdscrealis - news
A New Spring Tradition Arrives in Boston: Massachusetts Craft Brewers Frühlingsfest Celebrates Beer, Community, and Seasonal Renewal
PRESS RELEASE / April 10, 2026 (Boston, MA) – Spring is here —and with it, a brand-new celebration from the Mass Brewers Guild. Inspired by Germany’s beloved Frühlingsfest—Oktoberfest’s lively, easygoing “little […]
by Mass Brew Bros5 viewsnewsbostoncraft-beer-festmass-brewers-guild - news
How to Drink La Fée Parisienne : The Authentic Absinthe Ritual
Absinthe has always been more than a spirit. It is a ritual, a preparation, a moment of transformation. When you pour a glass of La Fée Parisienne 68%, you are not simply serving a drink—you are participating in a tradition that stretches back to the cafés of 19th-century Paris, through prohibition, and into its modern revival. Yet despite its history, absinthe remains one of the most misunderstood spirits in the world. Too often it is rushed, mistreated, or reduced to gimmicks that have little to do with its true character. The reality is far more refined. This is your complete guide to drinking La Fée Parisienne authentic all natural Absinthe Supérieure properly—exactly as it was intended. The Purpose of the Ritual Before getting into the steps, it is important to understand why absinthe is prepared the way it is. La Fée Parisienne is bottled at 68% ABV for a reason. At this strength, the spirit preserves and carries a high concentration of essential oils extracted from its botanical
by Jane Rowley5 viewsnewsuncategorizedabsinthecocktailsgeorge-rowleyla-fee - news
Figura boosts NA capabilities with new appointment
Figura, an innovative provider of beverage analysis technology, today announced that renowned brewing scientist Professor David Quain has joined the company as a technical advisor. As the non-alcoholic (NA) beer sector continues its rapid global growth, Figura is positioning itself as the essential analytical partner for brewers and brands. Dr Quain, Honorary Professor of Fermentation...
by Tim4 viewsnewsfigurana - news
Fuller’s and Brentford FC launch hop-growing initiative
Fuller’s has announced that London Pride is deepening its roots with Brentford Football Club by bringing craft, community and character together for a unique hop-growing initiative. Fuller’s ‘Bee a Hop Grower with Pride’ gives Brentford FC fans the chance to grow their own hops, which will be used to craft a limited-edition ale, served at...
by Tim5 viewsnewsbrentford-fcfuller-shopslondon-pride