What’s New at the Top Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries
Kentucky bourbon remains one of the hottest alcohol categories, helping American whiskey grow 10.5% in revenue last year. Our modern brown spirits boom is far from finished. Much the opposite, consumer interest continues to...
Diageo Acquires Don Papa Rum
In another sign that spirits giants are getting serious about the premium rum category, Diageo announced in January that it agreed to acquire Don Papa Rum. London-based Diageo will pay initial acquisition price of €260 million...
Lobos 1707 Unveils 375-ml. Bottles
As the tequila category continues to trend heavily, Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal now offers the brand’s Joven and Reposado products in 375-ml. bottles.
Made from 100% Blue Weber agave plants, harvested, and bottled in...
VA ABC Encourages Moderate Consumption over the Holidays
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC), Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and the Virginia Spirits Board are encouraging adults to enjoy holiday spirits responsibly.
“Virginia’s distilled spirits industry provides jobs...
Virginia ABC Appoints Chief Administrative Officer
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) has chosen David Alfano as its Chief Administrative Officer. In this role, Alfano will lead the authority's finance, human resources (HR) and procurement teams and functions.
He brings...
Distill Ventures Invests $5 Million in Pre-Accelerator Program
Since launching its Pre-Accelerator Program in July, 2021, Distill Ventures (DV) has invested its initial goal of $5 million (£4.1 million) to entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities. Today DV announces its aim to invest an...
RNDC Promotes Mollohan to SVP
Republic National Distributing Company has announced that Troy Mollohan has been promoted to SVP, Supplier Business Development Wine. Mollohan is responsible for the RNDC initiatives related to sales strategy and execution for some key...
Breakthru Honors Ed Callison
Tom Bené, president of Breakthru Beverage, has released a statement in memory of Ed Callison:
Dear Breakthru Colleagues,
It is with great sadness I share with you that Ed Callison, a longtime member of the Breakthru...
DISCUS Appoints Andy Deloney Vice President of State Public Policy
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has announced the appointment of Andy Deloney as the association’s vice president of state public policy.
Andy will focus on government relations activities in most of...
Podcast: Legal Cannabis and Cannabis Beverages
In this episode of On & Off, the leading trade alcohol podcast, we talk with Seth Goldberg, who serves as team lead for the Duane Morris Cannabis industry group law firm.
Seth provides a deep...
