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Three competitors faceoff in a series of challenges focused on making a specific type of spirit, including American whiskey, rum, gin, mountain brandy, and mezcal among others. Beyond the necessary amount of skill required to complete the challenges, these competitors will need to prove their knowledge of the craft and demonstrate profound creativity as they convert raw local ingredients into authentic, handcrafted spirits that will impress the most seasoned of distilling experts. The champion of each episode will receive a limited release of their winning recipe through Sugarlands Distilling Co.

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JIM BEAM Celebrates National Bourbon Heritage Month
by Marina Kennedy - September 12, 2016

By an act of the Congress in 2007, September has been declared 'National Bourbon Heritage Month.' We wanted to help bourbon fans celebrate this historic month with Jim Beam and some fascinating Beam/bourbon history....


BiVi 100% Sicilian Vodka 'Wins Gold Medal' as Demand Continues to Grow
by Robert Diamond - February 10, 2016

NEW YORK, NY - Iconic Brands Inc (OTC PINK: ICNB) is pleased to announce BiVi Vodka has been awarded a prestigious 'Gold' medal from the Artisan Spirits Awards of San Francisco. This award is a result of an international competition with evaluations by expert judges. Award winners are selected on t...


World of Art Showcase Debuts at the Wynn Las Vegas, 12/20-22
by Harmony Wheeler - April 11, 2012

While singers, comics, Broadway shows and aerialist circus shows continue to dominate the showrooms on the celebrated Las Vegas Strip, the Entertainment Capital of the World is finally giving the visual arts the 'premiere destination" spotlight with the highly-anticipated debut of the inaugural Worl...


Introducing American Honey Sting: New Ghost Pepper Bourbon Liqueur Packs a Punch With Its Sweet Heat
by Robert Diamond - October 07, 2014

The latest entry from American Honey will only "Sting" a bit. Rolling out this fall, the original honey Bourbon liqueur, will introduce American Honey Sting a tantalizing combination of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and pure honey with the kick of one of the world's hottest chili p...


The tequila you can't buy...Not quite yet... but it will be available soon via an exclusive website.
by Robert Diamond - October 29, 2013

What makes an ultra-premium spirit superior? First and foremost, it's taste. Second, it's the process. Ultra-premium spirits, like AsomBroso's Del Porto and El Carbonzado tequilas, are both time- and labor-intensive. The final result are two limited-edition 11-year old tequilas that are ...


Michter's 10 Year Bourbon Set for April 2016 Release
by Marina Kennedy - March 22, 2016

Michter's Master Distiller Willie Pratt has approved the release of Michter's 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon for sale this April....


Laphroaig Live Brings a Taste of Scotland to Brooklyn
by Robert Diamond - September 25, 2013

Beam has announced that Laphroaig, the world's most richly flavored Scotch whisky, will broadcast its 7th annual Laphroaig Live on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 8:00PM Eastern Time from Brooklyn, New York. Whisky fans everywhere can visit www.laphroaig.com/live to see the most talked about liv...


Jim Beam Distillery To Debut New Cocktail Experience During Kentucky Bourbon Fest
by Marina Kennedy - September 06, 2016

Jim Beam Bourbon, the world's No. 1 bourbon, makes history this month with the rollout of a best-in-class cocktail experience at the Jim Beam American Stillhouse in Clermont, Ky. The cocktail program is among the first of its kind at a leading Kentucky bourbon distillery since the enactment of K...


BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Gin Wastes Nothing With New Biomass Boiler
by Robert Diamond - March 10, 2015

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin exercises its ability to "waste not, want not," as the Bacardi-owned brand makes sure nothing is squandered at its new distillery at Laverstoke Mill. Sustainability is literally all in a day's work at the distillery and brand home, tucked away in the picturesque Eng...


New Bourbon Brand for Dog Lovers
by Marina Kennedy - August 17, 2016

HENDERSON, Nev., Aug. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ "For the love of dogs, bourbon & good times" is the slogan of a new spirits brand catering to dog lovers - Two Bitch Spirits Ltd....


Animal Planet to Premiere All-New Series ALASKA PROOF, 1/14
by Caryn Robbins - December 17, 2015

With the premiere of ALASKA PROOF, Animal Planet pours the spirit of Alaska into an eight-part series that spotlights a different kind of spirit - the kind we drink! Wet your wild whistle beginning Thursday, January 14, at 9 PM ET/PT....


WhistlePig Becomes Premier 'Grain-to-Glass' Whiskey Operation With the Opening of Its Distillery
by Robert Diamond - October 14, 2015

SHOREHAM, VT - WhistlePig is proud to announce the opening of its brand-new distillery in a converted 100-year-old barn on the WhistlePig Farm in Shoreham, Vermont. The distillery will make WhistlePig one of the few American whiskey companies to conduct the entire whiskey-making process in one place...


Highland Park Scotch Whisky & Sixpoint Brewery Team Up To Create Two Limited-Edition Beers
by Marina Kennedy - September 26, 2016

Highland Park and Sixpoint Brewery have teamed up to create two limited-edition beers, each formulated to complement Highland Park whisky perfectly. The two new beers, RUNE and SKLL will be unveiled at the inaugural Scotchtoberfest event in New York on September 27....


Timber Creek Distillery releases world's first Bourbon Blending Kit
by Marina Kennedy - November 10, 2016

Timber Creek, Florida's fastest growing distillery is launching the whiskey industry's first and only Bourbon Blending Kit.The limited edition gift set features a selection of 100 percent single grain whiskeys and Timber Creek's Bourbon Blending Guide allowing consumers to create their o...


NBCUniversal Sets Kentucky Derby Coverage
by Tyler Peterson - May 01, 2014

NBC Sports Group presents 15.5 hours of Kentucky Derby coverage, a record for the event, continuing today, Thursday, May 1 at 4 p.m. ET on NBCSN, and culminating with the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby on NBC, Saturday, May 3. Coverage begins on Saturday at Noon on NBCSN and continues at 4 p.m...


The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Launches Exclusive 'Inside the Kitchen' Culinary Tours With Liam Mayclem
by Robert Diamond - July 17, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, a AAA Five Diamond hotel in the heart of downtown, has partnered with Bay Area broadcast veteran Liam Mayclem in launching the Inside the Kitchen culinary tours, a series of exclusive, behind-the-scenes excursions that showcase the craft, talent ...


'The Big Man of Jim Beam' Recounts Life and Legacy of Bourbon Legend, Booker Noe
by Marina Kennedy - September 27, 2016

Booker Noe, sixth generation Beam Master Distiller and Jim Beam's grandson, has been described in many ways: Legendary bourbon distiller. Larger-than-life innovator. Raconteur. American Original....


Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky Launches in the United States
by Marina Kennedy - July 05, 2016

John Distilleries Ltd. (JDL), one of the world's leading specialists in the creation and production of Indian distilled beverages, has launched Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky in the United States....


Tequila Herradura Unveils Fifth Limited-Edition Colecci'n de la Casa, Reserva 2016 - Port Cask Finished Reposado
by Marina Kennedy - November 15, 2016

Tequila Herradura, crafted by the last true tequila-producing hacienda on the planet, announces the release of the fifth Coleccin de la Casa, Reserva 2016 Port Cask Finished Reposado, a reintroduction of the critically-acclaimed Coleccin de la Casa, Reserva 2012. The ultimate holiday gift for tequil...


Original Productions Announce Newest Reality Series RAISING THE BAR
by Caryn Robbins - March 05, 2013

From 'Deadliest Catch' and 'Ice Road Truckers' to 'Storage Wars' and beyond, acclaimed reality television producer Thom Beers is known for shedding an entertaining light on some of America's toughest jobs....


Van Gogh Vodka 'Gives a Damn About Equality' with Continued Support for Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Fund
by Robert Diamond - June 27, 2014

Van Gogh Vodka has shown its 'true colors' beyond the flavorful line of vodkas by being a proud partner of the True Colors Fund since 2011. As a supporter and advocate of gay rights, Van Gogh has had a consistent role with the advocacy group, creating a vibrant campaign within this longstanding part...


Westland Distillery Releases Its Flagship American Single Malt Whiskey
by Robert Diamond - October 29, 2013

On Sunday, October 27th, 2013 Seattle-based Westland Distillery released the first bottling of its flagship American Single Malt Whiskey at their facility in SoDo, located at 2931 First Avenue South....


George Dickel Adds Un-Aged Whisky To Portfolio With Foundation No. 1 Recipe
by Robert Diamond - December 18, 2013

When George A. Dickel began distilling whisky in 1870, his product wasn't stored away in barrels and left for years to mature. Instead, it was enjoyed soon after distillation to meet the demand of Dickel's customers who enjoyed his smooth sipping spirits. This corn-forward recipe that would ...


Glen Moray Brings Back Chardonnay to the Heart of Speyside with a New Single Malt
by Marina Kennedy - June 16, 2016

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Joseph Magnus Bourbon Wins Gold and Best in Class at U.S. Spirits Competition
by Marina Kennedy - April 07, 2016

On the heels of winning Double Gold and Best Special Barrel Finished Bourbon at the 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Jos. A. Magnus & Co. was awarded Gold, Best in Category, and Best in Class for its triple-cask finished Joseph Magnus Bourbon at the American Distilling Institute'...






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