Beverage Industry

Bruichladdich Distillery announced its highly anticipated annual Octomore series, available nationwide. Each release explores the influence of barley origin, peat levels and cask maturation on the final whisky. Octomore is built around a paradox: despite its high levels of peat, measured in parts per million (PPM), the distillery’s tall, narrow-necked stills produce a whisky that remains balanced and elegant, challenging what consumers might expect from such heavily peated expressions, it says.

(Image courtesy of Community Coffee) Community Coffee announced adding a new limited-time-only flavor to its fall lineup: Glazed Honey Bun. Based on the iconic childhood treat, Glazed Honey Bun coffee blends notes of sweet honey and buttery, crisp dough for a warm, nostalgic cup, the company says. The blend is naturally flavored, gluten-free and allergen-free, roasted to a smooth medium roast, with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners, it notes.

The task of balancing innovation with rich history is not always an easy one to undertake for companies. For Gulf Distributing Company, that balance has helped the third-generation, family-owned business thrive in today’s beer wholesale community. “What started with just 15 employees and three brands has grown into one of the Southeast’s leading beverage distributors, representing more than 1,000 brands and employing over 1,300 people across Alabama, Florida and Mississippi,” says Rebecca L.

(Image courtesy of Culture Pop) Culture Pop Soda, Watertown, Mass., is welcoming fall with the launch of its limited-edition Sparkling Apple. Inspired by the familiar taste of crisp apples and sparkling cider, the new flavor is made the Culture Pop way, with simple ingredients and a live probiotic, the company says. Made with a blend of apple juices from concentrate, Sparkling Apple delivers on apple flavor without the syrupy sweetness, sugar overload or fake sweeteners, it adds.

(Image courtesy of Pernod Ricard USA) Skrewball Whiskey announced the launch of Skrewball Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jelly Flavored Whiskey, the brand’s first move into flavor innovation since pioneering the peanut butter whiskey category in 2018. Available in the United States beginning this September, the release pairs Skrewball’s signature peanut butter whiskey with strawberry jelly flavors for a natural evolution on one of the world’s favorite sandwiches, the brand says.

Photo by mrPliskin/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images As we head into less temperate seasons, it’s as good a time as any to talk tires. We checked in with the Tire Industry Association’s (TIA) Chief Technical Officer, Kevin Rohlwing, for some expert insights on crucial maintenance and safety practices, as well as some of the key issues TIA has been keeping its eye on.

(Image courtesy of 90+ Cellars) 90+ Cellars announced the launch of its new Discovery Series, a collection celebrating under-the-radar wine regions and lesser-known grapes. The series debuts with two light, refreshing white wines: Lot 236 Pecorino from Italy and Lot 240 Torrontés from Argentina. “Today’s younger wine drinkers are much more adventurous,” said Alexandra Shaughnessy, wine director at 90+ Cellars, in a statement.

Known as a muse of designers including Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and Yves Saint Laurent, Somali-American model Iman is quoted as saying: “Eliminating the things you love is not wellness. Wellness feeds your soul and makes you feel good.” Similarly, today’s shoppers continue to prioritize products they perceive as healthier, cleaner, and more functional, despite overall consumer spending remaining cautious.

(Image courtesy of Pabst Brewing Co.) Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) and Horror Inc. announced an autumn collaboration designed to bring an immersive slasher experience to partygoers across America this fall. Built to celebrate two pop-culture giants and their devoted subcultures, the partnership unleashes a limited-edition run of wearable Jason Voorhees-themed packaging and premium merchandise, including apparel, glassware, bobbleheads, tap handles, tackers and koozies.

7 Brew announced an expansion of its ready-to-drink beverage portfolio with the launch of its canned 7 Brew Coffee and five 7 Brew Energy beverages. Building on the successful test of its ready-to-drink coffee lineup earlier this year in Arkansas, 7 Brew is expanding distribution to Walmart locations nationwide while introducing new 7 Brew Energy beverages, available in five distinct flavors.