DISCUS Releases LBI Q2 Report
The Luxury Brand Index (LBI), a tool created by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) to analyze sales of spirits brands at the top end of the distilled spirits market, shows luxury brands...
NABCA Communications VP Retires
Steven Schmidt, NABCA senior VP of Public Policy and Communications Departments retires on Dec. 2, 2022.
Schmidt was employed as Director of Education and Community Services at the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for 12 years...
Luxury Spirits Brands Continue to Grow
Luxury spirits brands grew 15 percent in the third quarter of 2022 compared with the same quarter of 2021, according to the Distilled Spirits Council’s latest Luxury Brand Index (LBI) report.
“While inflation continues to cut into...
Woodford Reserve Names Elizabeth McCall Master Distiller
Woodford Reserve today named Elizabeth McCall as Master Distiller, the third in the bourbon brand’s 26-year history, succeeding Chris Morris, who will assume the role of Master Distiller Emeritus.
McCall, who has been training for...
Governor Cooper Appoints New NC ABC Commission Chairman
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Hank Bauer to be the next North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (NC ABC Commission) Chairman.
“Hank Bauer has over thirty years of valuable experience in the industry,” says Gov....
Luxco and RNDC Sign National Distribution Agreement
Luxco and the Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) have announced an expanded distribution relationship with national scope.
Luxco will be exclusive with RNDC in 21 open states and 18 control markets across the U.S.
The 39-market...
DISCUS Encourages Sunday Sales in Montana
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) sent a letter to Montana Governor Greg Gianforte urging him to sign House Bill 867, which would fully allow sales of distilled spirits products from...
Our Wine Supplier of the Year Constellation Brands
The Constellation Brands wine portfolio is looking a little smaller these days. After all, the company sold more than 30 wine brands to E. & J. Gallo Winery in 2021, and in October of...
VABC Announces 74 Newly Launched SKUs
As summer begins, Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) launches 74 new products into our stores across the Commonwealth.New items are being imported from around the world including new rums from Mauritius, gin from...
NABCA Earns Great Place To Work Certification
With more than 40 employees and an 86-year history as an integral player in the beverage alcohol marketplace among industry trade organizations, the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) recently became certified as a...
