VABC Announces Dates for Alcohol Education and Prevention Grants Applications
In an effort to reduce underage and high-risk drinking, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority will open its applications process for the 2021-2022 Alcohol Education and Prevention Grant program on Jan. 1, 2021.
This is...
Miss Virginia Partners with VABC to Educate Students
Miss Virginia Dot Kelly will promote healthy choices and substance use prevention to students in Virginia elementary schools as part of a Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) education and prevention program.
As first runner-up...
Patrón Names New President, COO
Bacardi Limited has announced the appointment of Mauricio Vergara as president and chief operating officer (COO) of Patrón.
A seven-year Bacardi veteran, Vergara has a background serving in leadership positions across marketing, commercial and general...
Insley Elected To VA Judges And Lawyers Assistance Program Board
J. Neal Insley, Senior Vice President/General Counsel for the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA), has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (VJLAP).
He joins other...
DISCUS Study Paints Grim Picture of U.S. Distilling Amidst Pandemic
No doubt, 2020 will go down as one of the most difficult years for all U.S. businesses, including craft distilling.
A new study from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) reveals the horrible economic damage...
NHLC Launches Rare Spirits Raffle to Raise $200,000 for Animal Rescue
The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) is raffling some of the world’s most sought-after whiskies, bourbons, scotches and cordials — including rare bottles of Pappy Van Winkle, Sazerac Rye, and a Craigellachie 33-year-old Scotch...
The Macallan Unveils Double Cask 15 and 18 Years Old
The Macallan has released Double Cask 15 Years Old and Double Cask 18 Years Old in an expansion of the range.
Joining Double Cask 12 Years Old , these three expressions showcase American- and European sherry-seasoned...
Liquor Sales, Alcohol Licensing Trends Impacted by COVID-19
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division announced today that liquor sales for the months of March and April were $31.9 million and $28.6 million respectively, an increase of 26% and 2% over the same months...
America’s Fastest-Growing Wine Brands
The 2020 StateWays Growth Brands Awards recognize the fastest-growing beverage alcohol brands in the U.S.
Category Definitions
» Established Growth Brands are top sellers in their category, at least five years old, and moved a minimum of 400,000 9-liter cases in...
How Can Craft Distilling Survive The Coronavirus?
The U.S. craft spirits industry was booming before COVID-19 gripped hold of the globe. Consumers flocked to distillery tasting rooms across the country. U.S. spirits sales grew 5.3% last year, reaching a record high of...
