Irish Distillers and Pernod Ricard USA are announcing plans to underline the rich heritage of Irish whiskey with the launch of a new initiative - Single Pot Still Whiskeys of Midleton. More>>

Jim Beam debuts Devil's Cut, a premium bourbon whiskey created using a proprietary process that extracts the liquid trapped inside the wood of the bourbon barrels. More>>

A stunning American Whiskey is cited as the new "Top Spirit in the World," according to F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal. Plus, five spirits inducted into The Spirit Journal Hall of Fame. More>>

Rémy Cointreau USA, Inc. is increasing the scope of its distribution agreement with The Edrington Group to exclusively represent the full range of the group’s brand portfolio in the United States. More>>

Brown-Forman Corporation has unveiled the Triple Crown of cocktails for the 2011 racing season. Woodford Reserve bourbon and Early Times Kentucky Whisky are both featured as main ingredients of the signature cocktails of all three Triple Crown races. More>>

Spike TV's "Bar Rescue" puts the fix on Downey's in Philadelphia. Our writer was on location for the shoot and the grand re-opening. More>>

Chivas Regal and UrbanDaddy have partnered for "Tales of the Brotherhood." The contest offers Chivas Brotherhood members the chance to win a trip for four to Scotland, a trip for four to Miami or a grand dinner for six in the winner’s hometown. More>>

Julian P. Van Winkle III has been awarded the James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional.More>>

The Jack Daniel Distillery announced that it is making minor refinements to the familiar Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 bottle to accentuate the bottle’s square shoulders and also to simplify the front and side labels. More>>

Product news from spirits & beverage companies: Collingwood Canadian Whisky, The Kraken Black Spiced Rum, Becherovka, 4 Orange Premium Vodka, TY KU Sake Silver, No. 3 London Dry Gin, Cinco Vodka, Piscología Pisco Acholado, Woodford Reserve 2011 Kentucky Derby Bottle.More>>