Maine BABLO Director Retires
Gregg Mineo, Director of Maine's Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations retired from his position as of April 28, 2023. After agreeing to come out of his first retirement, Mineo served BABLO for...
Kylie Minogue Wines Rosé Launches in U.S.
The Kylie Minogue Wines Rosé U.S. portfolio will launch with The Kylie Minogue Prosecco Rosé, a sparkling Prosecco Rosé, available in select markets including California, Florida, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas and...
Cana Vineyards Wins 2022 Virginia Governor’s Cup with 2019 Unité Reserve
During the annual celebration held at Main Street Station, Governor Glenn Youngkin awarded the 2022 Virginia Governor’s Cup to Cana Vineyards & Winery of Middleburg for its 2019 Unité Reserve—a red blend of Merlot,...
2022 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Tickets Go on Sale May 11
Kentucky Bourbon Festival organizers announced that tickets for the 2022 festival will go on sale to the public May 11, 2022.
The festival brings bourbon lovers to Bardstown, KY, to celebrate the history and making...
Jim Beam Launches Hardin’s Creek Whiskey
The James B. Beam Distilling Company (JBBDCo) has launched Hardin’s Creek, a new, ongoing series of annual whiskey releases.
Each set of expressions is meant to showcase the depth of James B. Beam Distilling Co’s...
DISCUS Elects Chair and Vice Chair
The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) has elected Ugo Fiorenzo, managing director at Campari America, as chair of the national trade association during its summer board of directors meeting at the DISCUS Annual Conference in New...
Riboli Adds AVANTI Wine Division
Riboli Family Wines has announced the creation of AVANTI, a new division dedicated to a portfolio of ultra-premium and luxury wine brands from France, Italy, New Zealand, and other regions.
Leading the division is VP...
DISCUS Adds Four New Partners in Q2
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has announced four companies have joined the organization as Partner Members in the second quarter of 2022. This brings the total number of Partner Member...
Virginia ABC Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea
A former Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) employee charged with computer trespass and embezzling the authority’s inventory list has pled guilty.
Edgar Smith Garcia, 28, of Manassas, pled guilty today to Hanover County Circuit...
Campari Group Moves Ahead with Acquisitions
Campari Group recently acquired a stake in London-based Catalyst Spirits for an undisclosed sum. This follows Campari Group’s recent announcement that it had acquired an initial 15% interest in Howler Head Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with Natural...
