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Blue Ice Vodka partners with Sony TV

Heisenberg vodka created in homage to ‘Breaking Bad’ TV show

September 15, 2016

Inspired by the cult TV series “Breaking Bad,” and in partnership with Sony Pictures Television, Blue Ice Vodka debuted a limited-edition line of Heisenberg vodkas that pay homage to some of the show’s most popular characters, including Jesse Pinkman and The Heisenberg, it says.

Dogfish Head partners with Saxco on glass bottles for spirits line

Bottles offer elegant, premium appearance to craft spirit

Amanda Del Buono

September 15, 2016

Relaunching with a focus on made-from-scratch spirits, Milton, Del.-based Dogfish Head Distilling Co. aimed to provide a premium experience that also disrupts the craft spirits space when it introduced the first selections in its new spirits line, featuring Dogfish Head Analog Vodka, Dogfish Head Compelling Gin and Dogfish Head Whole Leaf Gin, it says.

Apothic Wines introduces small-batch red blend

Apothic Inferno is aged in white oak whiskey barrels

September 15, 2016

By combining years of wine-making knowledge and expertise with innovative techniques inspired by whiskey-making, Modesto, Calif.-based Apothic Wines is appealing to wine and whiskey fans alike with its new, small-batch, limited-release red blend: Apothic Inferno.

Pasote

September 14, 2016

3 Badge Corp. introduced Pasote, a line of 40 percent alcohol-by-volume Mexican tequilas made for pure blue agave.

Botanicals gain favor for clean label, functional benefits

Functional ingredients proliferate across beverage categories

Amanda Del Buono

September 12, 2016

As the number of label-reading consumers grows exponentially, beverage-makers that are looking to appeal to these consumers are launching botanical-based beverages in increasing numbers across various categories.

Royal Brackla regal malt

September 12, 2016

John Dewar & Sons Ltd. unveiled a new range of bottlings from Royal Brackla distillery in Scotland.

Chloe 2015 Monterey County Rosé

September 8, 2016

The Wine Group released Chloe 2015 Monterey County Rosé in select markets as part of the Chloe Wine Collection.

Martini releases ice cube-shaped smart device

Smart Cube uses Bluetooth technology to communicate to bartenders

September 6, 2016

Hamilton, Bermuda-based Bacardi Ltd. announced the release of Smart Cube technology from Martini. The traditional ice cube-shaped device can be added to a drink in addition to regular, square ice cubes.

Segura Viudas teams with musical artist Anna Lunoe

Original tracks use the sounds of Cava

September 1, 2016

Segura Viudas, a Spanish Cava from The Freixenet Group, is pouring itself into the music world by collaborating with Electronic DJ, producer, vocalist and songwriter Anna Lunoe.