OLE SMOKY SERVES UP A SLICE OF SUMMER WITH THEIR NEW WATERMELON MOONSHINE

Exclusive Flavor Available Nationwide This Summer… Summer Just Got Shinier

 

 Summer has arrived… in a jar! Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine is rolling out its newest flavor, Ole Smoky^® Watermelon Moonshine^™, nationwide and just in time for summer. The mouth-watering flavor is available for a limited time and bottled in Ole Smoky’s recognizable 750 mL mason jars at 40 proof.

 

Watermelon is a must for summer barbecues, picnics or gatherings of any kind. Its sweet flavor just makes the hot summer days cooler. Ole Smoky Watermelon Moonshine has just the right amount of sweetness and the perfect amount of shine! The sweet taste of Tennessee is in every sip. Enjoy watermelon as it's meant to be. No seed spitting necessary!

 

A. HARDY USA ASSUMES DISTRIBUTION AND IMPORT RIGHTS FOR KAI VODKA

A. Hardy USA, Ltd. announced today the company has secured an agreement to import and distribute Kai Spirits to the U.S. market. Based in Hawaii, Kai Vodka LLC offers a collection of six premium rice-based spirits. These include Kai Vodka, Kai Lychee, Kai Lemongrass, Kai Coconut Pandan, Kai Lemongrass Ginger Shochu-Soju and Kai Young Coconut Shochu-Soju.

 Marcus Bender, founder of Kai Vodka LLC, and Amy Bender, Director of Sales, are confident they have found the ideal partner in A. Hardy, USA.  “We now have an experienced and enthusiastic organization ready to manage our distribution. We will work with the distributors to do the personal selling required to educate the consumer about what sets Kai apart, and explain why each one of our products are so special,” said Amy Bender.

BEAM SUNTORY TO BEGIN DISTRIBUTING SUNTORY WHISKY BRANDS IN THE UNITED STATES AND GERMANY BEGINNING JULY 1

Beam Suntory Inc., one of the world’s leading spirits companies, today announced that it will begin distribution of the Suntory Japanese and Scotch whiskies and Midori liqueur in the United States and Germany beginning July 1^st.

 In both markets, distribution of brands including Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki Japanese whisky, Bowmore and Auchentoshan single-malt Scotch whisky, and Midori will transition from current third-party distribution arrangements to the company’s own routes to market. As the company’s brands are already distributed together in Japan, the Beam Suntory portfolio will now be combined in markets representing more than 70% of the company’s total net sales.

A Total of 14 Medals Awarded to Shannon Ridge

Shannon Ridge Family of Wines took home two Best of Class awards, four Gold medals, five Silver medals, and three bronze medals at the 2014 Lake County Wine Awards Competition. The Lake County Wine Awards Competition showcases wines that identify Lake County on the label. A total of 150 wines were entered in the 2014 competition.

“These awards from the Lake County Wine Awards only reinforce what we already know,” said Clay Shannon, President and Owner of Shannon Ridge Family of Wines. “Lake County wines are high quality and deserve their place among the great growing regions in California, if not the world. Independent judging panels are confirming this more and more, and this helps us raise the bar on growing better grapes and seeing how good these wines can become."

Devotion Vodka’s Tiki Tea Debuts as First-Ever Gluten-Free and Sugar-Free Tea Flavored Vodka

 

With tea being the most consumed beverage in the world other than water, Tiki Tea, which consists of natural sweet tea flavors from a selection of premium teas from around the world, combined with tones of honey and citrus zests for a robust flavor profile, was a natural extension to Devotion Vodka’s line-up of flavors. In fact, Allen Flavors, maker of Arizona Iced Tea, the #1 privately owned flavor company, is Devotion Vodka’s flavoring partner, and the company was instrumental in creating the first-ever sugar-free, gluten-free, non-GMO and allergen-free tea flavored vodka in the industry. 

In partnering with Allen Flavors, Devotion uses a propriety process of eliminating sugars as a flavoring agent, while producing a superior taste profile, without compromising quality. Many mass-produced flavored vodkas available in the marketplace have been diluted by sugary flavoring agents and artificial sweeteners. In lieu of sugar, Devotion uses an essence process along with natural flavor compounds that promote a mature, light and complex flavor profile for the invigorating Tiki Tea.

“As tea is the drink of choice among so many consumers in our society, and as we seek to satisfy the palates of all adults of legal drinking age, including those with specific dietary needs, we are thrilled to introduce the first gluten-free and sugar-free tea-flavored vodka,” said Drew Adelman, CEO, Devotion Vodka. “Having an accomplished flavoring company produce Tiki Tea reinforces our commitment to the category, as we deliver quality products that taste great and are extremely versatile for all types of cocktails.”

Devoted Tiki Tea

JACK DANIEL DISTILLERY ANNOUNCES LIMITED RELEASE OF JACK DANIEL’S NO.27 GOLD TENNESSEE WHISKEY IN CHINA First Double-Barreled, Double-Mellowed Offering Available Only in Asian Markets

For the first time in its more than 140-year history, the Jack Daniel Distillery is offering a double-barreled and double-mellowed expression of its world-renowned Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey in Asia.

After first maturing in charred American white oak barrels, Jack Daniel's No. 27 Gold is then matured in maple barrels to pick up luxurious hints of rich maple before going through the mellowing process a second time. The natural amber hue, along with a scent of toasted oak and honey, offer an intricate texture and taste.

“Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold is a new refined expression of our original Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey it is additionally matured in golden-hued maple barrels and twice mellowed through our sugar maple charcoal mellowing process,” said Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Jeff Arnett. 

Arnett noted that the flavor characteristics of Jack Daniel’s Gold – subtle hints of rich, warm maple and toasted oak on entry giving way to a complex medley of fruit - creates a smooth, slightly sweet taste profile.  Arnett said the double charcoal mellowing process provides an exceedingly smooth finish that works especially well with the maple barrels. 

For the launch, Jack Daniel’s China partnered with the Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art to initiate the “Inspired by Gold: Journey of Artistic Discovery.”

Four contemporary Chinese artists – China’s leading glass artist Xiaowei Zhuang, celebrated contemporary ceramic artist Qing Kang, renowned wood carving artist Baocheng Zheng and emerging ink wash painter Wenqing Ding —visited the Jack Daniel Distillery to experience the culture and witness the craftsmanship that goes into making Jack Daniel’s.  They then created works of art which will be on display at the museum for the launch. These unique pieces of art salute the “gold” craftsmanship from the perspectives of the five elements of water, fire, wood, earth and gold.  These five elements are at the very heart of traditional Chinese culture, and each embodies the craft of creating Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold Tennessee Whiskey.

·      The “water” element refers to the pure, iron-free water that is used to make every drop of Jack Daniel’s.  The Cave Spring is the sole water source and the reason that founder Jack Daniel chose the location for his distillery. 

·      The “fire” element refers to the distillery’s ultimate pursuit of craftsmanship by taking the extra measure of mellowing every drop of Jack Daniel’s through ten feet of packed sugar maple charcoal to give Jack Daniel’s its distinctive smooth taste.   

·      The “wood” refers to the new barrels in which the whiskey matures giving Jack Daniel’s its amber color and taste of toasted oak and vanilla. For Jack Daniel’s Gold, the second maturation in maple barrels gives the final product a maple fragrance with a hint of toasted oak and honey. 

·      The “earth” in the five elements refers to the place of origin – the Jack Daniel Distillery – where every drop has been produced since Jack Daniel registered his distillery in 1866, making it the oldest registered distillery in the United States.  

·      And “gold” refers to the distillery’s newest offering – Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold Tennessee Whiskey, crafted by following the distillery’s golden rule of “Every day we make it, we’ll make it the best we can.” 

COLORADO'S SUTCLIFFE VINEYARDS' SYRAH AWARDED 90-POINT RATING BY WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE

Colorado's  Sutcliffe Vineyards' Syrah has received a score of 90 out of 100 in the upcoming July issue of the influential Wine Enthusiast magazine. The Syrah rating becomes the latest in a string of strong reviews for the rising Colorado vineyard, whose recent nationally acclaimed vintages include a 90-point 2010 Merlot.

Crafted by owner John Sutcliffe and winemaker Joe Buckel - formerly at Flowers Vineyard & Winery in Sonoma County - Sutcliffe Vineyards' Syrah was produced using grapes grown locally in McElmo Canyon and Canyon of the Ancients Vineyards. These locally grown grapes not only add to the character of the Syrah, they also provide a unique regional offering to oenophiles looking for a "vine-to-glass" wine experience.

 "From tiers of black cherry and ripe plums to dark chocolate and a soft cinnamon finish, our Syrah has all the weight and depth one should expect from this wonderful grape," says Buckel.  "Tempered by an elegant structure and a charming, surprising brightness, we can now say our latest Syrah vintage stands with the best in the country."

Slowly capturing a piece of the spotlight from the craft beer scene, Sutcliffe Vineyards - along with its sister properties, Dunton Hot Springs and Dunton River Camp - offer unique wine experiences for locals and travelers to explore. Additionally, Sutcliffe wines are also poured in select tasting rooms and restaurants across the country.

For more information, please visit: www.sutcliffewines.com.