Sharing Solutions — Zander Guy Leads NC Through Uncertain Times
In years past, the role of National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association (NABCA) chairman transitioned to the incoming leader at the organization’s annual conference, which was set to take place this year from May 18...
Recognizing the Top Alcohol Brands and Trends
EPG Media annually recognizes the fastest-selling spirits and wine alcohol brands, and their top producers, with our Growth Brands Awards. We were set to present these prizes at Las Vegas during WSWA 2020, but obviously that did not happen due...
What Alcohol Consumers are Buying During the COVID-19 Crisis
iquor stores nationwide have evolved with the coronavirus outbreak. While this crisis sadly decimated the on-premise industry, COVID-19 has sparked a sales boom for beverage alcohol retailers. Unable to visit bars and restaurants —...
Vermont Raises the Bar
Sluggish revenue. Antiquated warehouse processes. The growing threat of privatization. These were just some of the challenges facing Vermont’s Division of Liquor Control a few short years ago. But new leadership, and a top-down...
NHLC Surpasses $2.3 Million in Fundraising Effort
Over the past five years, the New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) has helped raise over $2.3 million for New Hampshire nonprofit organizations.
Beginning in 2015, NHLC leadership undertook an effort to develop strategic partnerships with...
Regulating Cannabis in 2020
We have entered the world of Cannabis 2.0. Or so the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board has proposed, coining the phrase in two recent bills meant to help modernize the maturing legal market in...
7 American Whiskey Trends in 2020
Brown spirits continue to boom in America. Although consumer education remains a bit behind — many people still don’t know the difference between bourbon and whiskey — interest in distilled spirits is very high.
This is obviously...
Painter Steps Down As Chairman of VABC Board of Directors
After more than a decade of service to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC), Chairman Jeff Painter last week announced his departure from the organization, effective Dec. 1.
“Jeff’s steady leadership and deliberate decision...
What’s Hot in Tequila and Mezcal in 2020
Tequila and mezcal remain red hot. Both spirits tap into numerous trends that should keep the categories very much on the minds of consumers in 2020.
Recent growth has been impressive. In 2018, tequila sales...
The Best Wines of 2019
Hard to believe but the end of 2019 is already around the corner. As such, we asked our wine panelists for the final round of this year to look back on their favorite bottles...
