Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS), Louisville, Ky., unveiled its new state of the art blending facility in Jeffersontown, Ky., during a private ribbon cutting ceremony.
Kentucky Coffee, a brand of Atomic Brands, announced its expansion into the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with the debut of its new Hard Cold Brews, a mixed cocktail made with premium whiskey and cold brew.
Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer and spirits trailblazer Sammy Hagar introduced refreshed looks and enhanced formulas for two of his award-winning, top-shelf Sammy’s Beach Bar Rums: Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum Platinum and Sammy’s Beach Bar Kola Spiced Rum.
For Laura Taylor, an eagerness to liven up non-alcohol options at social gatherings for herself played a major role in her creation of Mingle Mocktails in 2017. Now the brand is partnering with Bethenny Frankel to disrupt the market.
Bacardi Limited, Hamilton, Bermuda, announced the completion of a transaction that makes the family-owned company the sole owner of ILEGAL Mezcal, a leading super premium artisanal mezcal. ILEGAL Mezcal is available in Joven, a full-bodied agave flavor with a light smoke; Reposado, aged six months in medium-charred American oak; and Añejo, aged to taste for 13 months using a combination of new and used American oak, medium char barrels.
Atomic Brands, a fast-growing spirits producer, and Destilería Orendain, a renowned tequila distillery based in Jalisco, Mexico, announced their new partnership focused on distributing Ollitas Tequila in the United States.
Leading North American beverage wholesaler Breakthru Beverage Group is taking a consumer-centric approach with its portfolio as premiumization takes greater shape in shopper preferences.