WSWA’s Access LIVE 2025 Highlights Adaptability, Durability in the Industry
The Colorado sunshine welcomed attendees from all across the U.S. as they congregated at WSWA’s Access LIVE in early February. Over 2,000 industry professionals came together to discuss industry challenges, highlight opportunities and learn about the future of wine and spirits at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado.
EPG Beverage Incubator Open for Second Class of Brands
The EPG Beverage Accelerator is looking for up and coming brands to join our second class. Any alcohol or non-alcohol brand that is less...
Announcing the 2024 Beer Growth Brands Awards
The beer industry’s struggles have continued this past year as consumers gravitate to spirits and cocktails and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, more of which seem...
Cuervo Launches Devil’s Reserve Tequila
Cuervo has announced the new release of Devil’s Reserve, a tequila infused with sweet heat.
Meant to meet the demand of younger drinkers, this has...
Patron Cristalino Tequila Heads to Market
Bottled additive free, Patron Cristalino is the latest innovation from the tequila producer.
The cristalino tequila category, a tradition in Mexico, is still relatively new to the...
Heaven Hill Introduces Old Fitzgerald BiB Spring ’24 Edition
Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the Spring 2024 edition of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey at 10 years old.
Comprised of barrels produced...
Elijah Craig, Larceny Barrel Proof B524 Revealed
Heaven Hill has unveiled the B524 bottles for both Elijah Craig and Larceny Barrel Proof.
All releases in both series follow a standard naming system. The “B”...
Sazerac to Acquire BuzzBallz
Sazerac, the global spirits company known best for owning Buffalo Trace Distillery, has signed a deal to purchase BuzzBallz, a fast-growing ready-to-drink (RTD) producer.
BuzzBallz...
Making Sense of Fortified Wines
Fortified wines are wines to which distilled spirit has been added at the winery. They usually contain 15 to 20% alcohol, so they taste...
Podcast: The Next Generation of Beverage Pros
In this podcast episode, we chat with Brian Warrener, associate professor at The College of Hospitality Management at Johnson & Wales University in Providence,...
