TTB Approves New Sizes for Canned Wine
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has added three new can sizes to the standard of fill for packaging canned wine: 200-ml., 250-ml. and 355-ml.
This comes as alternative packaging continues to gain...
The Bourbon Women Association Names New President in Kimberl
The Bourbon Women Association starts its second decade with the announcement of new leadership — spirits expert, speaker and journalist Maggie Kimberl is the organization’s new president.
“Bourbon Women continues to grow, adding more...
New Rémy Martin Bottle Celebrates Music Culture
Rémy Martin has unveiled a limited-edition VSOP bottle inspired by a design first commercialized in the 80’s and 90’s. The refreshed look with gold detailing pays tribute to music and mixtape culture.
“The Rémy Martin VSOP bottle...
Molson Coors to Distribute Superbird RTD Cocktail
As RTD cocktails continue to trend massively, Molson Coors Beverage Company has announced a partnership with CKBG to distribute Superbird.
Superbird is a 100% blue agave tequila-based canned cocktail.
The agreement marks Molson Coors first entry...
Interview: Bourbon Women Association President Maggie Kimberl
The Bourbon Women Association recently named its newest president in veteran spirits expert, speaker and journalist Maggie Kimberl.
Founded in 2011, the association highlights and supports women in the world of whiskey. Kimberl moves into...
Wine Region To Watch: China’s Yunnan Province
China’s wine production has gone from strength to strength in recent years. Notable regions include Yantai-Penglai, which produces up to 40% of China’s wine, and Ningxia, dubbed China’s Bordeaux.
While these regions may be leading the way,...
MGP Expands Distribution of Green Hat Gin
MGP has announced plans to roll out Green Hat Gin to current distribution partners in the first half of 2021.
Green Hat Gin is Washington, D.C.’s first licensed distillery since Prohibition, the company says. Made...
Interview: How the Middle Tier Has Adapted with the Pandemic
Covid-19 has forced rapid adaptation by the middle tier of the alcohol industry. Suddenly, common practices for both warehouses and drivers were potentially dangerous for spreading the virus. An entire new way of conducting...
Budweiser Select Reaches National Distribution
Budweiser's low-cal variant Budweiser Select officially rolls out nationally after prior availability only in the St. Louis area.
Tapping into the beer category's emerging "healthier for you" trend, Budweiser Select has 99 calories, 3.1g carbs...
WSWA, Southern Glazer’s and Tito’s Create Robert Qualls Scholarship Fund
The WSWA Educational Foundation (the charitable arm of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America), Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits today announced the launch of the Robert Qualls Scholarship Fund.
The fund...