Montgomery County Dept of Alcohol Beverage Services Names New Director
Kathie Durbin was confirmed earlier this month as the new director of Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS). County Executive Marc Elrich’s nominee was confirmed by the County Council, making Durbin the first...
The 2021 Spirits Growth Brands Awards — Celebrating Top-Selling Brands
The 2021 Spirits Growth Brands Awards from StateWays magazine recognizes the fastest-growing and top-selling spirits brands from the past year. These products dominated consumer interest and tapped into the leading beverage alcohol trends.
As always, our lists...
Francis Ford Coppola Winery Merging With Delicato Family Wines
Delicato Family Wines and Francis Ford Coppola Winery will combine forces.
The Francis Ford Coppola wine portfolio and two facilities in Sonoma County, the Francis Ford Coppola Winery and the Virginia Dare Winery located in...
RNDC Begins Distributing CBD Beverages
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), a leading national distributor and broker of wine and spirits, has announced its entry into the CBD business.
RNDC has signed distribution agreements with DayTrip, Oh Hi, Sati Soda and Wyld CBD.
These companies’ products will...
Virginia ABC and VDACS Celebrate Sept as Virginia Spirits Month
For the sixth year in a row, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) will celebrate September as Virginia Spirits Month, as proclaimed by...
Breakthru Appoints Tom Bené as President and CEO
The national beverage alcohol distributor Breakthru Beverage Group has named its next president and CEO.
Appointed by the company’s Board of Managers, Tom Bené moves into those top roles, effective October 4, 2021.
As Breakthru’s leader,...
Fall Harvest of New Products Coming to Virginia ABC Stores
With the changing of the seasons comes new products to the shelves of Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) stores across the commonwealth. This month, Virginia ABC will introduce 33 spirits to its catalog for...
U.S. and EU End Whiskey Tariffs
In another positive sign for the continued boom of brown spirits, America and the European Union have lifted tariffs previously placed on whiskey imports.
This development comes as part of a broader agreement over the weekend...
The Best Alcohol Gifts for 2021
Every year, we publish our guide of the best alcohol gifts for the coming holiday season.
This year’s list of 27 items includes limited-edition offerings, value-added packs, seasonal treats, stocking stuffers and all-around specialty items that...
Hard Seltzers Drove Growth in Difficult Year, According to 2021 Beer Handbook
Overall beer consumption grew slightly, with total volume increasing 0.8% to 2.83 billion 2.25-gallon cases in 2020, according to Beverage Information Group’s 2021 Beer Handbook.
This marks the second year of slight growth after six consecutive...
