Anniversaries

How ironic. Prohibition ended 90 years ago, on Dec. 5 1933. You might think the major bev/al players – the big trade associations and the major companies – would mark the anniversary with some major events – big parties, press events, etc. But it appears brewers, distillers and vintners haven't

Aberfeldy Single Malt Scotch Whisky has bottled a limited edition 25 Year Old expression in an exclusive collector's pack to mark 125 years of whisky making at its eponymous distillery. In celebration of this significant milestone, the brand known affectionately as "the golden dram" has also

Tres Generaciones unveiled its 50th Anniversary Añejo, the third bottle in the brand's Legacy Edition Series of tequilas. The new liquid is a unique expression celebrating three generations of distilling at La Perseverancia distillery and paying homage to Don Francisco Javier Sauza's original recipe, which he

Chandon California officially announced the start of its 50th sparkling wine harvest today, with Head Winemaker Pauline Lhote calling the first pick of Napa’s 2023 season. Grapes for California’s sparkling wines are typically harvested earlier than those of still wines, though this season’s significantly cooler weather patterns

CRŪ Winery isaid it is celebrating its 20th anniversary with special tastings, wine dinners and a commemorative 20th anniversary bottling. Wine lovers can take part in CRŪ Winery's 20th anniversary tastings at their Santa Lucia Highlands and Central Valley tasting rooms Sept. 9 & 10. These tastings will

Brown-Forman Corp. began when George Garvin Brown bottled some bourbon and called it Old Forester. Each year the company remembers its beginning with the release of Birthday Bourbon, which has a one-of-a-kind flavor profile. That's smart marketing, and it's something a family owned business can do

Long Island (N.Y.) Wine Country is marking 50 years since Louisa and Alex Hargrave planted the first wine grapes in 1973. She was honored at a Grand Celebration that attracted more than 750 wine enthusiasts, industry professionals, and media from across the tri-state area to taste wines from over

It's a clever idea:  everything you need for a craft cocktail except the spirit and (maybe) the water.  "Steep for 3 minutes in cold water and enjoy.  You'll never mix a cocktail from scratch again."  That's the premise behind Sayso, which bills

Miller Family Wine Co. is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bien Nacido Vineyards by opening a new hospitality center, The Gatehouse at Bien Nacido. Bien Nacido was planted by brothers Bob and Steve Miller in 1973, who set out to develop a vineyard that would be acknowledged as one of

The House of Suntory, the Founding House of Japanese Whisky, is  celebrating its 100th anniversary of whisky innovation: a major milestone not only for Suntory's history but for Japanese spirits culture. In honor of this centennial, the House releases a Suntory Anniversary Tribute as imagined by Academy Award-winning