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Retailers Kick Off The Holiday Selling Season

With the holiday season upon us, drinks retailers are gearing up to maximize sales, focusing in on the wine category in particular for the Thanksgiving holiday. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 26, 2025

Control States Spirits Volumes Dipped Slightly Last Month

U.S. control states saw 9-liter case volumes fall 0.8% in the month of October, bringing the 2025 year-to-date decline to 1.1% overall, according to NABCA. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 26, 2025

News Briefs for November 26, 2025

  • Glengoyne 18-year-old, Old Forester King Ranch, and newcomers from Bardstown Bourbon Co., New Riff, Barrell, Wyoming Whiskey, and Laws are among the offerings featured in Whisky Advocate’s latest weekly roundup. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 26, 2025

Interview, Part 2: Bacardi’s Global Vice President, Scotch Whisky, Brian Cox

In the second part of our interview, Brian Cox, global vice president of Scotch whisky at Bacardi Ltd, discusses the higher-end Double Double line under Dewar’s (an 800,000-case brand in the U.S. and 3.25-million-case brand globally), as well as the most recent developments within Bacardi’s single malt portfolio. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 25, 2025

Whisky Advocate: Chip Tate, In His New Role At Foley, Unveils Ampersand Whiskies

Chip Tate, who founded Texas-based Balcones Distilling in 2008 and took the craft world by storm with his unusual grain recipes and production techniques, was named master distiller for innovation at Foley Family Wines & Spirits two years ago. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 25, 2025

News Briefs for November 25, 2025

•Rioja winery Bodegas LAN, part of Portugal’s Sogrape, has rebranded with a new look aimed at communicating a more contemporary presence in the global wine market, according to the company, while underscoring the brand’s quality and innovation credentials. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 25, 2025

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