Our Wine Panel’s Favorite American Wines of 2020
For this latest round of StateWays wine reviews, we tasked our panel of independent experts to taste and rate American wines. The write-ups below represent a wide range of styles and areas, giving readers a broad...
Brown-Forman Completes Sale of Early Times, Canadian Mist to Sazerac
A number of big-name brands in the world of brown spirits have officially changed hands.
Brown-Forman today announced that it has completed the sale of Early Times, Canadian Mist and Collingwood to fellow global alcohol...
SGWS Appoints Ryan Schnall to SVP, Financial Planning & Analysis
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has appointed Ryan Schnall to the role of Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), effective immediately.
Schnall, who will report directly to Executive Vice President of Finance Thomas...
Iowa Licensees Required to Complete Covid-19 Compliance Checklist
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) is requiring licensees to complete a Covid-19 Compliance Checklist to assist in the implementation of proclamation requirements.
The purpose of the checklist is for licensees to certify they...
Buffalo Trace Announces 2020 Van Winkle Bourbon Release
Bourbon Hunting Season 2020 continues with the much-anticipated release of Buffalo Trace’s 2020 Van Winkle bourbon line.
Bottles begin shipping in November.
Yields from these whiskey barrels are typically low due to evaporation during the long...
ProWein 2021 Canceled Due to Pandemic
Mass distribution of Covid-19 vaccines may be imminent, but will not occur soon enough for ProWein 2021.
The leading global wine trade show announced today the cancelation of its 2021 show in Düsseldorf, Germany, originally...
Head of Utah’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Retires
Sal Petilos, the head of Utah's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, has announced his retirement, according to an article from The Salt Lake Tribune.
Petilos held the position for nearly nine years. His retirement comes...
MGP Buys Luxco
In a major business deal, MGP Ingredients has agreed to buy Luxco.
The total purchase price is reportedly $475 million.
This transaction immediately increases MGP’s scale and market position in the branded-spirits sector, the company says, and...
Podcast: Cannabis Beverages, Trends and Legalization
In this episode, Editors Melissa Dowling and Kyle Swartz discuss cannabis beverages, trends, and legalization with cannabis investor Carlton Fowler. Fowler is co-founder and managing partner at Goat Rodeo Capital, a venture capital firm focused on...
Chandon Wine Introduces New Packaging
The Napa Valley-based wine company Chandon has debuted a refreshed brand identity.
This is the first time the brand has changed looks since inception 60 years ago.
The new core label design reinforces the brand’s quality and consistent craftsmanship,...
