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What's the latest trends in whiskey and tequila, two of the hottest alcohol categories? Editors Melissa Dowling and Kyle Swartz recall what they observed in these two trendy categories during several recent media trips...

Our Growth Brands Awards recognize the top products and suppliers in the beverage alcohol business each year. The April issue of Beverage Dynamics magazine highlighted the fastest-growing and top-selling spirits and wine brands. Now,...

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) had stakeholders weigh in on how the organization can best balance public health and business impacts while the OLCC contemplates whether or not to approve an additional...

The fast-growing cocktail mixer and Bloody Mary RTD producer Zing Zang has expanded its distribution agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. Established in 1997, Zing Zang has previously worked with Southern Glazer's in the...

In this episode, we discuss current legal topics in the alcohol industry, which will be explored further during the annual Legal Symposium (March 13-15) of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA). Joining us...

Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), has announced the association’s new Senior Leadership Team. DISCUS Senior Leadership Team: Courtney Armour, Chief Legal Officer, DISCUS & Responsibility.org Kendra Carroll,...

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has announced it was granted $1,127,506 through its partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Market Access Program (MAP) to promote American spirits exports...

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case in an important trademark case regarding a line of dog toys with unsavory themes that imitate well known alcohol brands such as Jack Daniels. The Distilled Spirits...

The National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) has launched its Gateway App for iPad and Windows desktops, allowing subscribers to access their daily account level sales information while on the road. The app shows...

A research report analyzing the rapid growth of spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails and consumer RTD preferences was issued by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). The report, which is based on a recent consumer...