Rob Patridge, OLCC Chair Instrumental In Cannabis Regulation, Announces Resignation
The chair of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, Rob Patridge, announced this week that he will leave the position for a private-sector job.
Patridge was appointed...
A Competition That Judges Spirits Differently
Spirits are graded with unusual parameters in The New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC).
Judges still blind-taste entries, and receive info about style, age and geographical origin. But...
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers Acquires Robert Hall Winery
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers has announced the purchase of Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles, California.
The sale includes the Robert Hall production facilities, hospitality center, inventory, vineyards...
Wirtz Beverage Canada Joins Breakthru Beverage Group
Wirtz Beverage Canada has joined Breakthru Beverage Group and will begin operations today as Breakthru Beverage Canada.
Breakthru was launched in January 2016 through the merger...
Patriot Brands To Build $5 Million Distillery in Pleasureville, Kentucky
Patriot Brands LLC, a start-up spirits-maker established earlier this year, plans to build a distillery and historical park in Pleasureville, Kentucky, with a $5 million...
Diageo Reports 3% Global Sales Dip, 3% Growth in North America
Global net sales were down 3% over the last 12 months for Diageo, according to a report the company released today. The world's largest drinks...
Interview: How Patrón Stays Small-Batch Despite Its Large Size
Patrón Tequila has used artisanal production techniques well before that trend swept through spirits and marketing. The brand has long positioned itself as ultra-premium and...
National Poll Reveals Summer’s Top Flavors: Refreshing, Fruity and Crisp
Nearly two thirds (65%) of drinking-age Americans say "refreshing" is what they're most likely to look for in an alcohol beverage this summer.
This is among the...
Jack Daniel’s Opens Two New Tour Facilities As Part of 150th Anniversary
The Jack Daniel Distillery announced today the official opening of Barrel House 1-14 and the reconstructed Motlow House as part of its 150th anniversary celebration....
4 Things To Know About Jamaican Rum
Premium rum is shaping up as the next big sipping category. More Americans are becoming spirits connoisseurs after the recent successes of premium whiskey...
