DISCUS Supports Arizona RTD Bill
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has welcomed the introduction of HB 2769 – a proposed tax reform on spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails.
“It is past time for Arizona to do right by small...
Provi, SevenFifty Partner on Alcohol Ecommerce Marketplace
As the alcohol ecommerce world continues to grow and evolve in a post-Covid world, Provi and SevenFifty have joined forces to create an expanded online marketplace.
The deal brings together two alcohol e-commerce companies, aiming to streamline operations for licensed retailers,...
ReserveBar Supports Minority-owned Businesses With Spirited Change Initiative
In July 2020, ReserveBar launched its Spirited Change Initiative (SCI), which provides consumer and trade exposure for Black, minority and women-owned and operated businesses in the beverage alcohol industry. The spirits industry has historically...
Cool Cat Expands, Sponsors Sports Franchises
Cool Cat, a line of low-calorie wine spritzers, has announced its expansion across the East and West Coast, and has signed a sponsorship deal with with the New York Mets and San Francisco 49ers.
Cool...
Heaven Hill Will Build $135M Distillery in Bardstown
As the modern American whiskey boom continues and Kentucky tourism heats up, Heaven Hill has disclosed plans for a new, $135-million distillery in Bardstown.
The new site is slated to open by 2024.
The distillery will...
DISCUS, Pronghorn Partner to Improve DEI in Spirits
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and the DEI-focused company Pronghorn today announced a partnership to increase hiring from within the Black community among leading spirits suppliers.
According to Pronghorn research, while Black Americans...
Pernod Recard Creates Dedicated American Whiskey Division
Following an ongoing strategy of investing in American whiskey, Pernod Ricard has launched a dedicated business unit for the segment, The American Whiskey Collective.
This new entity will manage marketing and production of Pernod Ricard's...
ReserveBar Names O’Shaughnessy Chief Digital Officer
ReserveBar has appointed Laura O’Shaughnessy as its Chief Digital Officer.
In this role, she will be responsible for overseeing the online customer experience, marketing, revenue, data services, and e-commerce solutions, reporting directly to company president Derek...
NHLC Announces Rare Whiskey Raffle
The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) is raffling off a prize package of hard-to-find whiskeys, including Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20yr and 23yr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys, Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr Handmade...
DISCUS and ACSA Host Annual Public Policy Conference
More than 200 distillers from across the country gathered virtually for the distilled spirits industry’s annual Public Policy Conference, co-hosted by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and the American Craft...
