[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily

Good Morning and Happy Thursday, October 15, 2026

How Covid Killed a Sonoma Distillery

Opening Day for Elk Ridge Distillery, Santa Rosa, Calif., was supposed to be March 15, 2020. A 100-person party was planned to launch the distillery. But on March 14, California shut down for COVID-19. The distillery never fully recovered,

Bib & Tucker Bourbon Launches Limited-Edition MONOPOLY: Bib & Tucker Collector's Edition

This holiday season, Bib & Tucker, the Tennessee small-batch bourbon brand owned by Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, and Hasbro are giving adults a new reason to gather with the debut of MONOPOLY: Bib & Tucker Collector's Edition. The limited-edition board game brings together two distinctly American stories rooted in imagination, shared experience, and the spirit of possibility. Available exclusively on ReserveBar.com beginning October 2026, MONOPOLY: Bib & Tucker Collector's Edition transports p

Arlington Brewing Company Breaks Ground on New Brewery

Arlington Brewing Co. is celebrating the groundbreaking of its new home at 15 Ryder Street in Arlington, Mass., marking the start of construction on a project nearly two years in the making. The brewery is partnering with Haynes, a construction management firm based in West Bridgewater, Mass., to bring the new space to life. The new space will feature a taproom, full-service kitchen, and outdoor beer garden, providing Arlington Brewing with a permanent home and a welcoming destination for the c

Thomas Henry Launches Ginger Ale & Botanical Tonic Premium Mixers

Thomas Henry, the second-largest premium mixer brand in the world, is expanding its U.S. portfolio with the introduction of Thomas Henry Ginger Ale and Thomas Henry Botanical Tonic, both of which are now available for purchase in 24-packs and 48-packs on their website. One of the Berlin-born brand’s five original flavors, Ginger Ale is already a longstanding favorite behind bars worldwide. Now available in the U.S. for the first time, the mixer offers a smoother, more approachable alternative t

Domaine Carneros Launches 'Elegant' Holiday Gift Collection

Domaine Carneros holiday gift collection this year includes both food and wine gifts. For the foodies, both sweet and savory. Holiday Cheer pairs a dozen Himalayan Salted Caramel Dark Chocolates, buttery caramels infused with the Estate Brut and made exclusively for the winery at Anette's Chocolates in Napa Valley, with a bottle of the 2022 Estate Brut Cuvée that inspired them. $73|$58.40 club member price. For the Pinot lover,

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What I'm Reading --

A 600-Year-Old Wine Family Left Chianti's Rulebook in 1971. It Took Chianti 30 Years to Catch Up. Tignanello left the Chianti Classico rules in 1971, sold for about $6 in 1974 by Piero Antinori's account, and costs about $185 today. Chianti's grape rule changed 3 times before it allowed the blend. (The Polished Palate) the three-tier system: part one My hope is that, by breaking it down, you have a better understanding of how and why you’re able to access the wines available to you, as well

SGWS Provides Wine, Spirits for New York City Wine & Food Festival

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits said for the 19th consecutive year it will be the exclusive provider of wine and spirits for the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF). The Festival brings together acclaimed chefs, unique restaurants, content creators, celebrities, wine and spirits producers, mixologists and fan-favorite television personalities across more than 50 events. Net proceeds from the Festival will benefit Event Zero Foundation (the event’s

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