U.S. Government Renews Havana Club Trademark for Pernod Ricard; Court Battle Continues
The fight over Havana Club Rum took another turn this week, as the American government renewed the brand's trademark for Pernod Ricard.
The renewal of the trademark registration in the United States is valid through January...
Texas Spirit: Southern Champion Begins Distilling in the Lone Star State
New distilleries are popping up across the nation, as the craft movement expands from coast to coast, border to border. This includes Southern Champion of Texas.
This distillery is the newest venture by Merrilee Kick, who is also...
Alcohol Delivery App Thirstie Acquires Competitor DrinkFly
The digital alcohol delivery service Thirstie announced today it has entered into an agreement to buy DrinkFly.
DrinkFly is a Chicago-based on-demand alcohol delivery company with a presence in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Dallas, Houston and New York.
The DrinkFly...
Serrallés Forms New Distribution Networks, Appoints Divisional Managers
Serrallés USA has formed new long-term agreements with five family-owned distributor partners.
Effective March 1, 2016, Serrallés USA will expand its current distribution relationship with RNDC and the Breakthru Beverage Group. Serrallés will now be marketed throughout...
Southern Wine And Spirits Announces Appointments To New Transatlantic Spirits Division
One of the nation's largest distributors of wine and spirits announced organizational appointments yesterday for a new division.
In advance of new role as a lead distributor for Bacardi, Southern Wine And Spirits formed Transatlantic Spirits. This will be...
Andrew J. Deloney Voted Chair-Elect to NABCA Board
The NABCA Board of Directors has a new incoming chair-elect.
Andrew J. Deloney, chairman of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC), was voted chair-elect to the NABCA Board, according to a press release.
He will assume...
7 Exotic Spirits Making their Mark in America
As the American romance with international spirits continues, retailers often find themselves in the position of selling alcohol categories beyond their working knowledge base.
Here, StateWays presents seven of those exotic spirits in one place,...
Bacardi Testifies Before Congress in Havana Club Rum Matter
Bacardi continues to defend its ownership of Havana Club Rum.
The U.S. government last month granted renewal of the rum's registration to the Cuban government. In response, Bacardi FOI'ed the decision. And on Feb. 11, at the request of the...
Interview: Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris Talks Small-Batch Whiskey
Woodford Reserve joined a growing movement in whiskey last year by starting its own limited-release, small-batch line. The Woodford Reserve Distillery Series launched last July with Double Double Oaked and Sweet Mash Redux, and expanded this year with Frosty Four Wood.
These distinctly tasting...
Pernod Ricard Announces Significant Organizational Changes, Executive Transfers
Beverage alcohol giant Pernod Ricard today announced significant organizational changes, including a number of executive transfers.
Pernod Ricard has simplified its business in the Americas region to concentrate on the U.S. and Canada, according to a press release. This new entity...
