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As the RTD cocktail category continues to boom, E. & J. Gallo Winery has purchased LIQS, makers of spirits-based and wine-based cocktail shots. “Consumers want to enjoy their favorite cocktails now more than ever,” says Britt West, VP and...

Our 2021 Growth Brands Spirits Supplier of the Year is Brown-Forman. Founded in 1870, Brown-Forman celebrated 150 years in 2020. The company offers an array of industry-leading brands across various categories, including Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Herradura...

Chateau Ste. Michelle has unveied a refreshed look on its wine labels. The label redesign adds color and a contemporary twist while drawing attention to the winery’s iconic chateau, the company says. Chateau Ste. Michelle has partnered...

James B. Beam Distilling Co. has unveiled the Fred B. Noe Distillery, dedicated to Seventh Generation Jim Beam Master Distiller Fred Noe. Leading this new distillery is Noe’s son, Eighth Generation Beam Distiller Freddie Noe. The...

For our latest wine panel of 2021, we asked panelists to taste and rate sparkling wines. Fall season is the time that beverage alcohol retailers start submitting their bubbly orders ahead of the holiday push. As...

In time for the holiday season, Woodford Reserve has announced the release of its annual holiday bottle, which features artwork by British architect Nick Hirst. Also for the holidays, Woodford Reserve and Williams Sonoma will...

“Why ask why? Try Bud dry” was a 1990 advertising campaign that was successful in the introduction of light lager beers. It is also a very useful phrase in your business. Frequently we visit businesses...

Diageo has unveil its 2021 Distillers Edition bottlings in the U.S., an annual release of single malts double-matured in different casks.  Each of the six offerings uses that distillery’s core offering as the base. Thus,...

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,...

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...