NOVEMBER 22, 2019 | MODERN DISTILLERY AGE VOLUME 10 | NUMBER 35

spiritsEUROPE Calls for Macallan 30-Year-Old Cask Sells for $572,000 Re-Establishment of A new world record for the most expensive cask sold at auction Parliamentary Intergroup was set at Bonhams Hong Kong when a 30-year-old Macallan hogshead sold for HK$4.5 million ($572,000). The identity of the buyer was on Wines, Spirits & Quality not disclosed. Foodstuffs spiritsEUROPE, based in Brussels, Belgium, is supporting the re-establishment of the Parliamentary Intergroup on Wine, Spirits and Quality Foodstuffs. This intergroup allows for the “enhanced understanding of the cultural, traditional and economic importance of spirits among key decision-makers in the European Parliament. “We encourage MEPs from all political groupings, sitting on all committees and from across the member states to support the re-establishment of the Parliamentary Intergroup on Wines, Spirits and Quality Foodstuffs,” said Ulrich Adam, Director General of spiritsEUROPE. “We are the second biggest agri- An American hogshead containing 22-year-old Macallan sold for HK$3.4 food export for the European Union (worth over €11 million ($440,000) in November 2018. billion in 2018), and we employ directly and indirectly over one million people, supporting many more in hospitality, tourism and recreation sectors. There are International Alliance for Responsible 238 spirits registered as Geographical Indications (GIs) — among them Scotch and Irish , , Drinking Special to Modern Distillery Age by International Alliance for Responsible Drinking We the members of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), de Jerez, Polish , or Genever — and together with Facebook (including Instagram), Snapchat and YouTube, are this designation as a GI ensures that the associated determined to continue to establish new standards of marketing responsibility. jobs stay European and stay local.” Together, we want to make it easy for even the smallest producer to implement As in the previous mandate, the intergroup will effective safeguards to prevent minors from seeing alcohol marketing online. provide a forum to discuss and propose suitable Improving Age Screening policies and best practices for other sectors We are united in our ambition to prevent minors seeing or interacting with and will allow for effective communication and alcohol marketing online. To achieve this, we are working together to further limit information-sharing with key policy-makers in the the potential for underage users to see advertising by , wine and spirits brands European Parliament. — whether or not they have provided an accurate date of birth. “The incoming five years of this mandate are IARD members are implementing age screening on online channels, sure to be interesting for our sector,” Adam added. complemented by specific and platform-appropriate technology to help ensure “Our companies will have to adapt and respond to marketing reaches those over the legal purchase age. the changing needs and choices of our consumers. In partnership, we continue to improve these protections and will roll out We will support free trade with our many partners safeguards that help ensure that all new alcohol-related channels or campaigns are worldwide, ensuring the high-quality of our products marketed responsibly online. This partnership will continue to work on emerging as we work to limit illicit alcohol production and sales. areas, including influencer advertising. We will ensure that tax structures on our products Giving Users the Choice to Block Marketing from Beer, Wine & are fair, adequate and effective. Most importantly, we Spirits Producers will strive to encourage the responsible enjoyment of We want to give people greater control over whether they see alcohol-related our products and continue to invest in programs at a marketing online. Respecting adults’ personal preferences and cultural differences national level that promote this ideal. are important considerations that require the same level of sensitivity and action as “We are encouraged to see broad support for the preventing minors seeing alcohol marketing online. Parliamentary Intergroup on Wines, Spirits and Quality continued on page 2 continued on page 2 Examples of allowable revisions include: spiritsEurope • Adding, changing or deleting a IWSR Joins DISCUS continued from page 1 vintage date IWSR Drinks Market Analysis in the U.K., a Foodstuffs with close to 100 MEPs signaling • Changing the net contents statement source of data and intelligence on the global their interest in the past weeks. We hope to • Deleting non-mandatory label beverage , has joined the see this showing of support culminate with information Distilled Spirits Council of the United States the re-establishment of the intergroup after • Repositioning information or graphics (DISCUS) as a partner member. this week’s voting, and we look forward to • Adding, changing or deleting a website “As trusted experts on global beverage our continued work with this Parliament.” alcohol data and analysis, IWSR has proudly return to page 1 address or social media icons The full list is available here. enjoyed a long relationship with many Any revisions you make to your approved DISCUS members,” said Brandy Rand, COO International Alliance labels must be in compliance with the of the Americas at IWSR Drinks Market applicable regulations and the conditions Analysis. “It’s a natural fit to partner together for Responsible described in the “Comments” section of the to further our mutual goals of providing chart of allowable revisions. insight and support for future growth of Drinking continued from page 1 Changes That Always Require a the spirits industry in the U.S., arguably one Our partnership has already made great New COLA of the world’s most important markets for strides in responsible marketing, but our You must get a new COLA when changing: beverage alcohol.” work is far from finished. We invite and • Class or type statement (product IWSR works with numerous local and encourage other digital platforms and designation) international trade organizations to help producers to join us in raising industry • Brand name affect beverage alcohol policy issues, standards using our collective reach and • Appellation of origin (wine only) including fighting harmful tariff and expertise to target harmful drinking in all • Actual bottler or importer regulatory barriers, promoting responsible its forms. return to page 1 You must get a new COLA when changing consumption and forecasting trends and or adding: threats that will impact the industry. • Graphics/pictures/representations “We’re honored that IWSR has joined as News From TTB a partner member,” added Chris Swonger, Trade Practice Video Series (except as specifically authorized, for DISCUS President and CEO. “Participation As part of TTB’s ongoing effort to provide example, holiday-themed graphics) and support from industry experts like IWSR on-demand educational information, it has • Wording/phrases/text/certifications make DISCUS stronger and more effective created a new TTB Trade Practice video series (except as specifically authorized, for in advancing policies that will help shape available here, which explains the history example, serving instructions) tomorrow’s spirits marketplace.” leading up to the trade practice rules, If you are considering making changes As a DISCUS partner, IWSR’s Brandy defines the related terms and walks through to previously approved labels, the complete Rand will also present at the DISCUS the four prohibited trade practices. list of allowable revisions before you submit Inaugural Conference, “Forging a Modern Topics include: a COLA application is available here. You may Distilled Spirits Marketplace,” in February in • FAA Act History & Background not need to send us the revised labels at all. Louisville, Ky. • Tied House Time Is Running Out to Make Voluntary • Exclusive Outlet Disclosure of Unreported Changes in • Commercial Bribery Control or Proprietorship • Consignment Sales Through December 31, 2019, TTB is Does Changing a Label Mean Getting a offering a temporary voluntary disclosure New COLA? program (see Industry Circular 2019 – 2 here Making changes to alcohol beverage to address wholesalers and importers of labels is a common occurrence, but do you alcohol beverages who have undergone a need to apply for a new Certificate of Label change in control (a change in who controls Approval (COLA) each time you change a business) or change in proprietorship (a change in the person or entity that owns them? 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We voluntarily disclose the unreported encourage you to take advantage of the changes in control or proprietorship and subscribers file an application for a new permit while allowable revisions and only apply for a new Contact: Dave Schmier COLA if you have to. benefiting from the enforcement discretion described in section 6 of Industry Circular [email protected] 2019 – 2, available here.

2 NOVEMBER 22, 2019 | MODERN DISTILLERY AGE look forward to a successful relationship Once a company’s employer account Breakthru Beverage in Illinois and the opportunity to deliver is created, the firm’s recruiters can search strong performance for both Seedlip and and review candidates in the talent pool, Illinois Adds Seedlip our customers.” manage their company’s profile and add, Non-Alcoholic Spirits Seedlip is headquartered in The Chilterns, edit or remove job listings. Employers also Breakthru Beverage Group Illinois has England, with U.S. offices in Los Angeles. have the flexibility to determine whether a added Seedlip, dubbed the world’s first Its products are currently sold in over candidate applies through the DISCUS Job distilled non-alcoholic spirits. Effective 7,500 cocktail bars, hotels, restaurants and Board, the employer’s job application tool November 15, Breakthru began representing retailers in 28 countries. A 700-ml bottle or another third-party application platform. Seedlip’s portfolio of spirits — Garden 108, sells for about $35, and 200-ml bottles are A job seeker can manage their account Grove 42 and Spice 94 — all of which have also available. information, privacy settings and resume no alcohol, sugar, calories or allergens. Seedlip’s history stems from an ancient content. Those individuals can also apply Seedlip was first released in 2015. book published in London in 1651, The Art directly from the service and have access of , offering forgotten copper- to the DISCUS Job Board at no cost when pot distilled, non-alcoholic remedies. registering as a job seeker. Served with ginger ale or as the base for “Spirits producers, craft distillers and our non-alcoholic cocktails, the brand’s first industry’s supply chain partners are only as incarnation, Seedlip Spice 94, is a blend of strong as the teams they assemble,” added Jamaican allspice berry, cardamom, citrus Swonger. “The DISCUS Job Board is one more peel and two bark ( and cascarilla) powerful way for companies in our sector to distillates. The brand’s second product, continue building talented teams to better Seedlip Garden 108, is an herbal blend of ensure the success of their businesses and pea and hay distillates from the founder’s the spirits industry in this country.” farm plus rosemary, thyme, spearmint and Information is available here. hops. The third product, Grove 42, is a citrus blend of copper-pot distillates including bitter orange, mandarin, blood orange, “Our mission at Seedlip is to solve the lemongrass, ginger and lemon. dilemma of ‘what to drink when you’re not drinking,’ “said Seedlip founder, Ben Branson. DISCUS Job Board “We strongly believe this partnership with In an effort to bolster the spirits industry’s Breakthru will help us achieve maximum workforce, the Distilled Spirits Council of exposure in a market that is craving the United States (DISCUS) has created alternative cocktail options.” the DISCUS Job Board, which will connect Seedlip sold a majority stake in the qualified job seekers with employment company to Diageo earlier this year. opportunities available at spirits producers, “The demand for beverages with craft distilleries and other firms related to natural ingredients remains strong, which the spirits industry and its supply chains. is why Seedlip is such an excellent fit for “Today, the spirits industry in the U.S. this segment of consumers,” said Natalia generates jobs for 1.6 million Americans Cardenas, Beverage Development Manager across the country — and our growing at Breakthru Beverage. “People are taking a sector has thousands of open positions to greater interest in what they are putting in fill each year,” said DISCUS President and CEO 203-971-8710 their bodies. The quality, ingredients and Chris Swonger. “That’s why we’re thrilled to [email protected] creative process play a much larger role announce the DISCUS Job Board, a talent www.distilleryage.com than ever before. As a whole, consumers are pipeline to help strengthen and diversify the EDITORIAL STAFF trying to be healthier, and we at Breakthru workforce for our members and our industry Publisher/Editor: Gregg Glaser pride ourselves in being responsive to such for years to come.” Copy Editor: Roberts Blackwood trends by introducing innovative options.” Industry employers will have the option SUBSCRIPTIONS “We are thrilled to expand Seedlip across to post an open position on the DISCUS Job $195.oo a year for ~45 issues Illinois, their commitment to providing a Board for either a 30- or 60-day period, and [email protected] unique set of flavor profiles and an authentic DISCUS members will receive a significant taste is the perfect fit for consumers in this MAILING ADDRESS discount on the cost of placing a job on 228 Silvermine Avenue market seeking a non-alcoholic beverage the service. option,” said Kevin O’Neil, EVP Breakthru, Norwalk, CT 06850-2032 Member-Non-Member All content Copyright © Modern Diageo/Moët Hennessy. “Breakthru is 30-Day Posting $250 $300 devoted to building a strong, diverse Distillery Age, 2019 — Copies may not 60-Day Posting $450 $550 be sent to others & issues may not be portfolio to meet consumer demands. We Internship Free Free are excited to partner with Seedlip and posted to websites.

3 NOVEMBER 22, 2019 | MODERN DISTILLERY AGE Bacardí Fully Acquires Booze Business Dixie Vodka Partners Stillhouse Spirits Master Class with NASCAR Bacardí has agreed to fully acquire “Did you ever dream of having your own Dixie Vodka and NASCAR have signed Stillhouse Spirits for an undisclosed sum wine or spirits brand? a multi-year official partnership making after previously making an investment Booze Business Master Class is an Dixie Vodka the “Official Vodka of NASCAR.” in the brand in 2014, and Bacardí has educational program designed for Dixie Vodka will sponsor the NASCAR Cup provided additional funding and strategic entrepreneurs who have dreamed to own Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway support to the company over the years. This a wine or spirits brand and for industry next season, commemorating the track’s acquisition brings the brand fully into the professionals looking to gain a better 25th anniversary. Bacardí portfolio. understanding of disciplines outside their areas of expertise. “The course will distill decades of experience to a day or two of teaching, offering a clear overview on everything from brand ideation to product selection and manufacturer negotiation, importation and logistics, packaging and pricing, distribution, sales and marketing,” according to a company statement. The first full-day of classes will be in a webinar format and will evolve into one- and two-day in-person events. “I am excited to launch this educational tool and help the future generation of entrepreneurs not make the same mistakes “We are pleased to have come to a mutual so many do,” said Olie Berlic. “Even though First released in 2014 by Grain & Barrel agreement, as we have always admired the we are living in the information age, finding Spirits, Dixie Vodka, from South Carolina, is Stillhouse brand for its innovation, disruption the map and getting directions is not easy. the largest premium craft vodka produced in of categories and marketing ingenuity,” No one ever hits a fuzzy target.” the Southeast and includes six expressions. according to a company statement. “We Berlic said the program will be “… Dixie Vodka will be at NASCAR believe in the brand’s growth potential and fun, entertaining and inspiring for those Champion’s Week celebrations at the Fan are excited to continue the pioneering vision looking to get into the business. The Fest in Nashville, Tenn., serving cocktails in that the founder set for Stillhouse.” goal is to give participants the tools and Music City’s Riverfront Park alongside all 16 The brand will be under the leadership information they will need to navigate the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs of Pete Carr, President of Bacardí North complex and quickly changing regulated race cars and other fan displays from America, and Brad Beckerman, Stillhouse’s landscape. We will save our attendees tons December 3-5. founder and CEO, will step away from the of hours researching information and tens of At the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead- business to pursue other opportunities. thousands of dollars in missteps, attorney’s Miami Speedway on March 22, 2020, Dixie “I am proud that my vision for Stillhouse fees and university tuition.” Vodka will be featured at bars throughout will be taken to the next level by industry Berlic is a licensed U.S. importer, the racetrack serving cocktails that showcase leader Bacardí,” Beckerman added. international spirits judge and former the brand’s expressions: Southern, Black Beckerman has dismissed a prior lawsuit competitive sommelier with over 20 years Pepper, Peach, Wildflower Honey, Citrus he brought against Bacardí and other of experience working with leaders in the and Mint. parties, and no payment, settlement or fine wines and spirits industry. He was At the start of the 2020 season, fans will concession of any kind was made by Bacardí a pioneer in the craft spirits movement, have the opportunity to taste Dixie Vodka or any other party. The acquisition was introducing his curated collection of and a lineup of its cocktails at the Dixie consummated on the same terms proposed Brazilian spirits. He’s created and brought Vodka-branded bar at Daytona International by Bacardí prior to the commencement of to market distilled spirits such as Belize Pura Speedway. Fans will also be able to celebrate the litigation. Cachaça, a ready to drink Caipirinha, and his at Richmond Raceway from the Dixie Vodka Stillhouse makes Black Bourbon, Classic wine, The Sommelier’s Selection. His work Victory Lane Club, which provides access to Vodka, Original Whiskey, Apple Crisp has been featured in over 100 articles in the action in the infield. Whiskey, Peach Tea Whiskey, Coconut The New York Times, USA Today and Food As part of the partnership, Dixie Vodka Whiskey, Mint Chip Whiskey and Spiced & Wine Magazine, and his passion for the also becomes the Official Vodka of the Cherry Whiskey. A 750-ml bottle sells for industry has earned numerous awards and DAYTONA 500, Daytona International between $20-$25. industry kudos. Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway The first full-day webinar is November and Richmond Raceway. 23, and the second will be December 7. Information is available here. 4 NOVEMBER 22, 2019 | MODERN DISTILLERY AGE th “Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey’s Sky Ranch Foundation WSWA Opens 77 unofficial notational launch to our entire distributor network took place at WSWA’s Awards Grant to Christ Annual Convention 76th convention and exposition in Orlando,” Child House & Exposition said Daniel Walker, President of Infinium On behalf of the beverage alcohol Spirits. “The recognition received and the industry, Sky Ranch Foundation has Registration ensuing distributor engagement makes awarded more than $300,000 in grants Registration is now open for the Wine Skrewball the most successful brand launch this year to several organizations that help & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) our company has ever had.” th rehabilitate the nation’s at-risk youth. The 77 Annual Convention & Exposition, which Returning this year is the Wholesaler beverage alcohol industry’s contributions brings together wholesalers, suppliers, Leadership Series, an educational forum have helped the Foundation to award service providers, importers and exporters. created for beverage alcohol wholesaler grants to worthy organizations such as It takes place April 20-23, 2020, at Caesars leaders. The series offers panel discussions Detroit, Mich.-based Christ Child House Palace Las Vegas. Early bird registration rates on the hottest industry trends and topics, (www.christchildhouse.org). are available here. as well as presentations with insights Christ Child House is an intensive For the first time in 77 years, retailers will given by leading subject-matter experts, residential treatment center licensed by be attending the convention. Returning is all aimed at arming members with a the State of Michigan that has provided Brand Battle, WSWA’s version of Shark Tank, competitive advantage. care for up to 31 boys, ages five through 16, where pre-selected brands pitch a panel of Building on its inaugural success, the since 1948. It has been owned and operated industry experts and receive feedback live Supplier Leadership Series returns with by the Detroit Chapter of the Christ Child on the competition stage. Past Brand Battle workshops and panels to be announced Society, a charitable, non-profit organization winners include Gray Whale , Bedlam on the WSWA Convention site in the of volunteers who have been helping Vodka and, most recently, Boukham Rhum coming weeks. As an added benefit, disadvantaged youth throughout Michigan and Seaside Grown. The WSWA Convention select representatives from alcohol for more than 100 years. The philosophy of has served as a springboard for these brands, beverage retailers will now participate Christ Child House is: “It’s never too late to exposing them to immediate distribution in these discussions, providing valuable have a happy childhood.” deals, positive media buzz and other brand- consumer-focused insights for attendees. “These children have sustained all types development opportunities. The Master Mixology class will return with of abuse and neglect,” said Foundation The exposition’s Wine and Spirits Tasting wholesaler mixologists. Chairman George McCarthy. “Most arrive Competition provides opportunities “I attended my first WSWA convention suffering from severe trauma. We have the for new and existing brands to earn in 2007 and have attended every year deepest respect for this organization for recognition, while the Wholesaler Iron since, following in the footsteps of my their dedication and service to these youth Mixologist Competition takes place before a father, Rocky, and grandfather, Bill, who in the Greater Detroit community.” live audience. saw the convention as an essential date on Organizations wishing to receive In addition to media and business- the calendar for our business,” said Danny a grant can link here to view the development opportunities, the convention Wirtz, Vice-Chairman of Breakthru Beverage Foundation Guidelines. creates a place to engage with trade press, Group and incoming 2020 WSWA Chairman. For almost six decades, Sky Ranch social media influencers and tastemakers “I am always excited to further relationships Foundation’s Sky Ranch for Boys has been in attendance. Several podcasts will with our supplier partners and industry assisting young people rehabilitate their be recording live from the convention peers while discovering new brands and lives for the better. If you would like to join floor, as well as bar studio-produced ideas emerging in our space. The WSWA them in assisting in the rehabilitation of mixology sessions created for select high- convention is where the industry goes to young people, click on the contact page potential brands. Media in attendance network and collaborate.” here for details. actively engage attendees seeking out The General Session will showcase The full list of beverage alcohol industry newsworthy personalities and products remarks from Wirtz and another top speaker companies who support the Foundation and will collectively bestow the “Hot New (TBA), as well as WSWA President and CEO can be accessed via a link on the “Support” Now Media Award” to an up-and-coming Michelle Korsmo. page here, which also offers a link for brand. Last year’s winner was Skrewball “The WSWA convention and exposition donations. If you made a donation and don’t Peanut Butter Whiskey, which experienced brings together supplier, wholesaler and see your company listed, please contact considerable growth in consumer demand retailer leaders for a week of meaningful [email protected]. after being singled out for recognition at engagements, business development the convention. opportunities and comradery,” said Korsmo. “This convention continues to be the crown jewel of the beverage alcohol trade, and we’re excited to celebrate 77 years putting it on.”

5 NOVEMBER 22, 2019 | MODERN DISTILLERY AGE Bardstown Bourbon Co. Fusion & Discovery Series #2 The Bardstown Bourbon Co. in Kentucky has released the newest versions of Fusion and Discovery Series #2. Fusion Series #1 was first released in April 2019, followed by Discovery Series #1 in June. Fusion and Discovery Series #2 will now replace these initial releases across the distillery’s national distribution footprint. Daftmill 2006 The Chosen, Summer Batch 27-Year-Old Single Single Malt Whisky Cask, Single Malt Hotaling & Co. has released Daftmill 2006 Summer Batch Single Malt Whisky Irish whiskey bonder J.J. Corry has (46% ABV) from Daftmill Distillery in released The Chosen, 27-Year-Old Single Scotland. It’s distilled from estate-grown Cask, Single Malt Irish Whiskey (52% ABV) barley farmed by Francis Cuthbert in in collaboration with contemporary Irish Fife, Scotland. A 750-ml bottle sells for design houses J. Hill’s Standard and John about $250. Galvin Design.

Like its predecessor, Fusion Series #2 (49.45% ABV) uses 60% of Bardstown Bourbon Co.’s own wheat and high-rye bourbons blended with a 12-year-old- sourced Kentucky bourbon. The recipe, proof and price remain identical to Fusion Series #1, but this release has an additional year of aging of all elements of the blend, with a mash bill comprised of 18% three- year-old bourbon and 42% two-year, ten- month-old bourbon. A 750-ml bottle sells for about $60. Discovery Series #2 (60.605%) has the Distillery owners and brothers Francis same proof and price as #1, but the recipe The whiskey is presented in 100 and Ian Cuthbert have farmed the land includes three new sourced Kentucky individually hand-cut J. Hill’s Standard since the 1980s and began distilling in bourbons with a mash bill of 44% t10-year- crystal decanters, and hand-carved ash 2003. They distill whisky in the off-season: old bourbon, 39% 12-year-old bourbon wood cabinets fashioned by John Galvin two months in the summer, and two and 17% 14-year-old bourbon. A 750-ml Design. It will sell for about £6,500 and is months in the winter. Aged 12 years, the bottle sells for about $130. available internationally from Bordeaux first Daftmill single malts were released Index, Fine & Rare, and in Ireland at The in 2018. Daftmill 2006 Summer Batch Celtic Whiskey Shop. is comprised of seven different first-fill The design of the decanter and cabinet bourbon casks and was bottled last July. echoes the dune grass of the local beaches Daftmill is one of Scotland’s smallest of the Wild Atlantic Way, home to J.J. Corry distilleries by output, distilling only 100 Irish Whiskey. casks per year, and it’s one of only nine active Lowland distilleries. It releases two whiskies a year.

6 NOVEMBER 22, 2019 | MODERN DISTILLERY AGE Canadian Club 42 Michter’s Tumblin’ Dice Year Old Chronicles Celebration Sour Single Barrel Canadian Club from Beam Suntory has released in the “Chronicles Series” Mash Whiskey Straight Bourbon Canadian Club 42 Year Old (45% ABV). Michter’s Distillery in Kentucky has released Michter’s Celebration Sour Mash Whiskey Whiskey (57.8% ABV). Proof & Wood Ventures has released Tumblin’ Dice Single Barrel Straight (54.15%), distilled in Indiana and bottled by Proof & Wood Ventures in Bardstown, Ky.

It’s a limited-edition expression also known as Issue No. 2: The Dock Man to celebrate the dock workers of years past This year’s release is a blend of whiskey who delivered whisky to bar owners and taken from six barrels: two Kentucky drinkers when counterfeit whisky ran straight bourbon barrels, and four rampant during the Prohibition era. A 750- Kentucky straight rye barrels. A 750-ml bottle sells for about $5,000. The bourbon has a mash bill of 60% ml bottle sells for about $300. corn, 36% rye and 4% barley. A 750-ml bottle sells for about $60. FEW Cold Cut The Glenrothes 40 FEW Spirits in Illinois has released FEW Year Old Black Button Cold Cut (46.5% ABV), for which cask- Edrington has released The Glenrothes strength FEW Bourbon was mashed, 40 Year Old (43% ABV), which aged Bespoke Coffee in sherry-seasoned and ex-bourbon oak barrels. Black Button Distilling in New York, a farm distillery, will release Bespoke Coffee Liqueur (25% ABV) on Black Friday.

fermented, distilled, aged and bottled before being “cut” with cold brew coffee. A 750-ml bottle sells for about $45-$52. This is the first ever 40-year-old single malt to be released by The Glenrothes new releases distillery, and it’s the oldest release in It’s made with locally-roasted beans the distillery’s 140-year history. Only 594 from CDGA Coffee Co. in Canandaigua, header bottles are available globally, and just 66 N.Y., and steeped in vodka. A 750-ml bottle bottles will be available in the U.S., selling sells for about $35. for about $4,000 each. new releases text box 7 NOVEMBER 22, 2019 | MODERN DISTILLERY AGE King St. Vodka Bacardí Coquito Limestone Branch Actress and author Kate Hudson and For the holidays, Bacardí has released partner David Kanbar (co-creator of the Puerto Rican holiday drink Coquito Distillery Bowling & Skinnygirl with Bethenny Frankel, Bulldog (13% ABV), which is Bacardí Rum with Burch Premium Gin Gin and former EVP at Skyy Spirits, Limestone Branch Distillery in USA) have released King St. Vodka (40% Kentucky has released Bowling & Burch ABV), distilled seven times in small batches, Gin (48% ABV). It’s named after Head gluten-free and using alkaline water. Distiller Steve Beam’s two sides of the family who were in agriculture and also horticulture enthusiasts.

toasted spices, coconut cream, vanilla and cinnamon. A 750-ml bottle sells for about $18. A 750-ml bottle sells for about $24, Legacy Wine and King St. Vodka is initially available in California at BevMo! to be followed Opener Beam graduated from Purdue University by New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Cork Pops’ Legacy Wine Opener uses with a degree in Landscape Architecture Massachusetts and Rhode Island. a low-pressure inert gas cartridge to and was Chair of the Horticulture gently pop the cork from a bottle of wine. Committee of Miami Beach Botanical Nicholas Collection It’s described as having “... a single-step Garden for a few years before coming back motion for effortless cork removal as well to his family’s legacy of distilling. Martini Shaker as incorporating an enhanced foil removal The gin includes 17 botanicals, some Cork Pops’ Nicholas Collection Martini system, patented cork ejector and user- grown on-site at the distillery. A 750-ml Shaker (32 ounces) is a stainless steel and friendly rubberized finish.” bottle sells for about $38. copper shaker with a decorative rubber Bartender Magazine - Nielsen CGA Survey To help companies in the U.S. hospitality industry better meet the needs of bartenders, managers and owners, Bartender Magazine is working with Nielsen CGA on a comprehensive new study to gauge industry opinions. Behind-the-bar experts from across the country are invited to participate in a short survey to offer their insights for a chance to be awarded prizes including trips to industry The needle is inserted straight down events, $1,000 cash and the latest tech sleeve to provide grip to prevent slippage through the cork, and with one press the devices. The survey is available here. during shaking in addition to insulating cork pops out. the hand from an icy exterior. It sells for It comes with a cartridge that will open $64 at www.corkpops.com. approximately 60-80 bottles of wine, and it’s designed to fit all traditional wine bottles as well as flanged-lip bottles. It sells for $28 at www.corkpops.com.

8 NOVEMBER 22, 2019 | MODERN DISTILLERY AGE Modern Distillery Age Tasting Panel In this week’s tasting panel, we have notes on two bourbons and an . All spirits are tasted blind. The panelists know only the style and ABV. The notes are a distillation of the panelists’ comments. The panelists vary with each panel but often include: Tom Jensen (Millstone Spirits), Dave Schmier (Independent Spirits Expo), David Talbot (Ultimate Beverage Challenge), John Henry (El Buho ), John Heffernan (Senior Master of Whisky), Renzo Kian-Kubota (Harry’s Wine & Market), Olie Berlic (spirits & wine sales), Frank Whitman (food & drinks writer), Linda Kavanagh (MaxEx PR), Paul Zocco (Zok’s Homebrewing & Supplies), Ernie Adamo (spirits lover), Steve DeFrank (spirits lover), Dave Sokoloff (spirits lover), Phil Simpson (Asbury Park Distilling), Thomas Henry Strenk (drinks writer), Melissa Dowling (Editor of Cheers), Kyle Swartz (Managing Editor of Beverage Dynamics, Cheers & StateWays), Michael Anstendig (Modern Distillery Age) and Gregg Glaser (Publisher/Editor of Modern Distillery Age).

Booker’s Country Ham 2019-03, 62.35% James B. Distilling, Clermont, Ky., ~$80 aged for six years, four months & two days Amber with an aroma of vanilla, alcohol, cedar, leather and white pepper. In the taste are sweetness, dried cherries, vanilla and alcohol warmth — a cigar bourbon. A full, rich body. Finishes with chewy caramel sweetness and alcohol warmth.

Old Soul Blended Straight Bourbon, 45% Cathead Distillery, Jackson, Miss., ~$45 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley Amber with an aroma of dried cherries, candied oranges and ginger, spices, toffee and apples. In the taste are toffee, kettle corn, roast, spices and alcohol warmth. A full body. A long finish with sweetness, apricots, dryness and alcohol warmth.

Bendt No. 5 American Blended Whiskey, 41.5% Bendt Distilling, Lewisville, Texas, ~$25 a blend of five small-batch Texas whiskeys — bourbon, rye, malt, wheat & light — distilled & aged individually before blending Light amber with an aroma of corn sweetness and grassiness. In the taste is corn The Modern Distillery Age Tasting sweetness. A medium-thin body. Finishes Panel meets once or twice a month. with corn sugary sweetness. Samples are sent by distillers and importers and are tasted blind. Samples can be sent to: xxxxxxxxxxxx Modern Distillery Age 228 Silvermine Avenue xxxxxxxxxxxx Norwalk, CT 06850

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New York City — June 2020 New Orleans — July 2020 Chicago — September 2020 Year #24 – October 24, 2020 Deadline for entry forms is October 9, 2020 www.gibcc.com The longest-running and largest such competition on the East Coast.

14 Cities — March-November each year www.singlemaltextravaganza.com

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