In Alcohol Retail, Cleanliness is Next to Profitability
"Cleanliness is Next to Godliness" comes from Charles Wesley, credited as the founder of the Methodist Church, though perhaps the phrase can be adapted to our retail stores as, “Cleanliness is Next to Profitability.”
We...
Supreme Court Hears Jack Daniels Trade Dispute
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...
Deutsch Acquires Partial Ownership in Cantera Negra Tequila
As the tequila category continues to trend heavily, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has entered into a joint venture with Two Sons Imports, LLC, owner of Cantera Negra Tequila.
Deutsch has acquired a partial ownership...
Bardstown Bourbon Announces The Origin Series
Six years after distilling their first whiskey, Bardstown Bourbon Company — now one of the largest distilleries in the country — will release its first estate-distilled collection of whiskies in early 2023.
The Origin Series...
VA ABC Encourages Moderate Consumption over the Holidays
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC), Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and the Virginia Spirits Board are encouraging adults to enjoy holiday spirits responsibly.
“Virginia’s distilled spirits industry provides jobs...
NABCA Communications VP Retires
Steven Schmidt, NABCA senior VP of Public Policy and Communications Departments retires on Dec. 2, 2022.
Schmidt was employed as Director of Education and Community Services at the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for 12 years...
Buffalo Trace Reveals 2022 Antique Collection Whiskeys
George T. Stagg is back. In one of Bourbon Hunting Season's most anticipated moments, Buffalo Trace has unveiled the lineup of its 2022 Antique Collection — complete with the return of George T. Stagg,...
KY Distillers Set Records for Bourbon Barrel Inventories
The number of bourbon barrels in Kentucky reached a record 11.4 million earlier this year, according to the Kentucky Distillers' Association (KDA), a non-profit trade association.
This comes as the state’s distilling industry marked its...
DISCUS Reports Key Foreign Trade Barriers
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) submitted a detailed report with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) identifying key foreign trade barriers impeding U.S. distilled spirits exports.
The report provided a comprehensive review of the...
The Alcohol Brands Driving Meaningful Change in DEI
The recent, much-needed emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the beverage alcohol industry is reflected by the rise of successful brands with diverse ownership. Gradually, industry leaders represent a broader range of...
