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...
Jack Daniel’s, Coca-Cola RTD Rolls into U.S.
Two of the more iconic American brands, Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola, have partnered to launch a ready to drink cocktail collaboration: Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola Ready-to-Drink.
This pre-mixed cocktail collaboration first hit shelves this past...
Virginia ABC Adopts Wine and Cheer Cart in Stores
Virginia ABC’s Retail Division management have adopted the Wine and Cheer cart after testing a pilot set Store 350 in Midlothian, VA. VABC’s Retail and Procurement divisions have developed a plan to purchase the...
DISCUS Supports Mississippi Bill HB 340
DISCUS has announced its support for bill HB 340, allowing Sunday sales of distilled spirits products in municipalities that approve it. This bill was passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives and sent to...
Retail Column: Has Your Sales Floor Changed?
Many things are different now, post-pandemic. The number of differences varies based on person and place, but one thing is certain: everyone’s lives have changed in some form since early 2020.
The question we ask...
Bardstown Bourbon Announces The Origin Series
Six years after distilling their first whiskey, Bardstown Bourbon Company — now one of the largest distilleries in the country — will release its first estate-distilled collection of whiskies in early 2023.
The Origin Series...
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...
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...
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...
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...
