Evanston is known to many as the birthplace of the Temperance Movement, and, until the founding of FEW Spirits in 2011, no alcohol had been produced within the city limits.

Wild Roots Spirits released a new vodka infused with fresh huckleberries. 

Johnnie Walker, a brand of Norwalk, Conn.-based Diageo North America, announced the release of the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Dog limited-edition bottle in celebration of the Lunar New Year. As part of the brand’s Pioneering Spirit Series, Johnnie Walker continues to pay homage to the traditions of Asian culture and the lasting heritage of the Chinese Zodiac, the company says.

Absolut, a brand of Paris-based Pernod Ricard, launched a new film titled “The Vodka with Nothing to Hide” to prove how transparent things are in Åhus, Sweden, and features employees totally in the nude. 

R&A Bailey & Co., a part of Diageo North America, introduced a mid-winter limited-time offering: Baileys Strawberries & Cream. 

Purity Vodka Inc. now offers the self-titled vodka nationwide in the United States. 

Family owned Bacardi Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda, announced that it is expanding its portfolio of premium spirits with a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent ownership of Patrón Spirits International AG and its PATRÓN brand. T…