When Wigle Whiskey released the results of its Terroir Rye Series, three rye whiskies made with grain from three distinct rye-growing regions, spirits geeks took notice. Although terroir, a French term defined as representing a sense of place, is a widely accepted concept in the wine world, there’s contention about whether it applies to distilled […]
Our/Vodka opens the first distillery in Manhattan since Prohibition
The city that never sleeps has one more reason to stay out at night starting May 25th. The first legal distillery to open in Manhattan since Prohibition has arrived thanks to Our/New York, a new, small-batch, high-quality vodka. Located at 151 West 26th Street in the heart of Manhattan between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, the Our/New York […]
Viva Mezcales De Oaxaca!
Recently SCG President Susan Mooney was invited by the Oaxaca’s State Government to tour the Agave fields and meet with Mezcal producers throughout the state. She had an amazing time learning about the production process – and of course sampling terrific Mezcales! The largest volume of production in the country mezcalera corresponds to the maguey sprat, due […]
Tales of the Cocktail 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]TOTC 2016 Round up. Each year, Tales of the Cocktail honors the best bars, bartenders and cocktail writers with Spirited Awards. The winners were announced Saturday 7/23 in a ceremony at the Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans. See the complete list of winners below. More than 100 industry experts from around the world vote on […]
Brexit Unleashes Uncertainty For U.S. Wine And Spirits Industry
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With Scotch whisky heavily reliant on the European Union, and the U.K. one of the most important export markets for California wine, the drinks industry is dealing with a strong tide of uncertainty in the wake of the shocking Brexit decision. When U.K. voters decided last week to exit the E.U. by a 52%/48% margin, […]
Susan Mooney stillside chat with Lauren Patz
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SCG President Susan Mooney chats with Lauren Patz Production Manager and Distiller Spirit Works Distillery, www.spiritworksdistillery.com Sebastapol, CA How long have you been distilling? 3 years. I started as an apprentice with Spirit Works Distillery co-founder/head distiller Ashby Marshall. What inspired you to get involved in distilling? Before that was with Tcho Chocolate as the […]
How To Design A Killer Spirits Bottle
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Designing a bottle for a premium drinks brand is a prestigious project for any designer. Most of the designers we work with are highly creative, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics and are experienced in many areas of graphic design including labels and packaging. However, often, they’ve not actually designed a bottle before […]
SCG Founder and CEO Honored by Smart CEO’s Brava Award
SCG Founder and CEO Susan Mooney was honored this week by Smart CEO’s Brava Award.
The Endless Online Shelf
The results are in: craft beer and artisan spirits are a hit with the consumer! The marketplace loves the variety and the opportunity to support local breweries and distilleries. Consumers might even have a friend or family member who has decided to brew their own beer or distill their own gin. The craft boon has […]