Heaven Hill Brands, the largest independent, family-owned and operated distilled spirits supplier based in the U.S., has signed an agreement to acquire Black Velvet Canadian Whisky, the second-largest selling Canadian whisky in the world, from Constellation Brands Inc. The purchase will be made through a subsidiary of Constellation, The Black Velvet Distilling Company located in Lethbridge, Canada. The sale is ...

The Crown Royal has expanded their flavor profile with the newest addition to the Noble Collection, Crown Royal Noble Collection French Oak Cask Finished. This limited-edition expression showcases Crown Royal Fine De Luxe, the standard of excellence for Canadian whisky, finished in new French oak barrels. The Noble Collection is a multi-award-winning series of whiskies that are released on an ...

Beam Suntory has announced the limited release of Basil Hayden’s Caribbean Reserve Rye. Taking inspiration from the contrasting flavors of rye and rum, this is a blend of two Rye Whiskies finished with Black Strap Rum. The 80 proof blend brings together 8-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey and 4-year-old Canadian Rye Whisky in a hybrid whiskey. 750ml bottles will cost ...

The fingerprints of legendary whiskey man Dave Pickerell, cover so many thing in modern whiskey distilling, from being a key player in creating the expansion plan Maker’s Mark has now successfully implemented twice to advising so many craft whiskey start-ups. Keeping in mind that he was working right up to the day of his passing this past November, his legacy ...

Sam Bronfman, or “Mister Sam,” as he was sometimes known, was one of the key authors of the modern day distilled spirits industry. Despite his humble origins as an immigrant to Canada from Imperial Russia in the late 1800s, Bronfman would go on to propel Seagram into what was once the largest and most successful distilled spirits company in the ...