ADI has announced California-based Spirit Works Distillery as the 2020 Distillery of the Year and honored founders Ashby and Timo with the ADI Bubble Cap Award.
Distilling News
ADI Virtual Conference: Day 1 Recap
The 2020 ADI Virtual Craft Spirits Conference kicked off Tuesday morning. While it wasn’t the same as being together in person, attendees got the kind of substantive content they come for.
Colorado Gov. Signs Bill Extending Alcohol To-Go Law
Governor Jared Polis last week signed a measure extending alcohol and cocktails to-go for local distilleries, restaurants and bars in Colorado until July 1, 2021.
Great Lakes Distillery Releases World’s First Bottled in Bond Gin
As of May, gin can officially carry an age statement and be aged in oak. Distilleries are already embracing the newly expanded definition.
Hawaii Distilleries Want to Ship Directly to Consumers
A group of Hawaii craft distilleries is calling for the state to allow them to ship directly to consumers.
700 Craft Beer Kegs Turned into Whisky in Victoria
An Australian brewery has teamed up with a distillery to turn its pandemic beer into whiskey.
Maine Bartenders Concoct Quarantine-themed Drinks
Idled Maine bartenders and brewers have created new cocktails and beers that recognize the collective challenges of living during a pandemic.
Sourland Mountain Spirits Triples Staff
The New Jersey distillery has gone on a hiring spree to support hand sanitizer production.
Niagara College Releases School Spirits Rum
Ontario-based Niagara College has released a spirit from the inaugural class of its distilling program.
New Hampshire Distilleries To Visit This Summer
New Hampshire is reopening, and its distilleries are open for business with new safety restrictions. Here are some that are worth a visit.
Airlines Ban Alcohol On Planes
Many airlines are limiting drink options to water only to ensure passengers are lingering over their refreshments for no longer than necessary.
Minneapolis Distillery Hires Jameson’s Master Distiller
O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company, a new distillery in Minneapolis, has hired Brian Nation of Irish Distillers as their new master distiller.