Few things make us as happy as good cheese and good wine. Serve them together and that happiness quickly turns to joy if you have the right pairing of cheese and wine! Some of the most famous types of cheese are made throughout Europe, and many are made near equally famous wine regions. Because cheesemakers […]

One of America’s favorite cocktails is the margarita. Since the end of Prohibition, this drink has been popular and one of the best ways to make a respectable margarita is by using tequila. Considered to be the national drink of Mexico, it is one of the only true “New World” spirits that is enjoyed by many from all over […]

The beginning of summer is almost here just in time to shine a light on one of the United States’ most beloved spirits, so in celebration of Bourbon and Old-Fashioned Day, here are 14 things you should know. Originating in Bourbon County, Kentucky, bourbon whiskey is one of the most popular spirit categories in America. […]

Spring is still in season giving way to spirit-based cocktails bursting with new flavors. Most spring flavors lend themselves to cocktails made with clear spirits and of all of the spirits categories, only one truly celebrates what the Earth gives us. This spirit has ancient origins and is the base ingredient to a number of […]

During the summer, one of the great wine categories of the world takes center stage: Rosé. With it’s fun pink hue and fruity, flowery flavors, rosé wine finds the spotlight in warmer months. And while many people may have had their first exposure to this wine with a sweet blush version, rosés can fall into […]

National Women in Wine Day is observed annually on March 25th to celebrate and highlight stories of women in the wine industry. Inspired by International Women’s History Month which takes place in March of each year, Women in Wine Day was founded in 2021 by a California winery that was co-created and is co-owned by two […]

On March 20th, 2024, Empire Distributors, Inc. of North Carolina customers and trade members were invited to our annual Trade Tasting for the Wilmington area! The 2024 Wilmington Trade Tasting brought together many of Empire’s brands with retail & on-premise beverage buyers from across the Wilmington, NC area. Read on to get a recap at […]

The month of March is observed as Women’s History Month to highlight and celebrate the contributions of women around the world. In honor of International Women’s Day, scroll through to learn more about some of our female master blenders, distillers and founders in the spirits industry. Uncle Nearest About: Uncle Nearest is the proud legacy of […]

On March 18th, 2024, Empire Distributors, Inc. of North Carolina customers and trade members were invited to our annual Trade Tasting for the Asheville area! The 2024 Asheville Trade Tasting brought together many of Empire’s brands with retail & on-premise beverage buyers from across the Asheville, NC area. Read on to get a recap at […]

On February 29th, 2024, Empire Distributors, Inc. of Georgia customers and trade members were invited to our annual Trade Tasting for the Savannah area! The 2024 Savannah Trade Tasting brought together many of Empire’s brands with retail & on-premise beverage buyers from across the Savannah, GA area. Read on to get a recap at some […]