DISCUS Elects New Chair, Vice Chair
The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) has elected Ugo Fiorenzo, managing director at Campari America, as chair of the national trade association during its summer board of directors meeting at the DISCUS Annual Conference in New...
DISCUS, Pronghorn Partner to Improve DEI in Spirits
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and the DEI-focused company Pronghorn today announced a partnership to increase hiring from within the Black community among leading spirits suppliers.
According to Pronghorn research, while Black Americans...
Freddie Noe Named Master Distiller of Fred B. Noe Distillery
The James B. Beam Distilling Company (JBBDCo) celebrated more than two centuries of bourbon legacy with the completion of a revamped distillery homestead and visitor experience, now featuring the newly opened Fred B. Noe...
Interview: Certifying Legal Cannabis Products as Safe
Continued growth for the legal cannabis industry requires that consumers have greater knowledge and confidence in these products. Unfortunately, due to lack of federal oversight, many grey areas still exist. You cannot blame anyone...
Ross & Squibb Unveils Rossville Union 2022 Barrel Proof Rye
Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based Ross & Squibb Distillery (formerly MGP) has announced the launch of Rossville Union 2022 Barrel Proof, its annual, limited-release straight rye whiskey.
Set to reach retail shelves across the country starting this month,...
POS Nation Acquires Bottle POS
POS Nation has acquired Bottle POS, a cloud-based liquor point of sale software provider. The acquisition will allow POS Nation to better serve liquor retail customers with the latest in cloud-based POS technology, while...
Founders Cans 4 Giants and The Haze of Destiny Imperial IPA
Founders Brewing has announced a new variant of its popular 4 Giants IPA: the Haze of Destiny, an imperial IPA that brings a hazy, tropical twist to the classic beer.
This new hazy IPA contains...
How Southern Glazer’s Grew Through Digital Technology
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the biggest wine and spirits distributor in North America — and it’s also committed to being the best.
Historically, the company has always focused on anticipating the needs of...
Bardstown Bourbon Company Bought by Pritzker Private Capital
The direct investing firm Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) has acquired Bardstown Bourbon Company.
PPC's investment is alongside members of the BBCo management team and current investors, the company says. Mark Erwin, BBCo President and CEO,...
Vizzy Releases New Mimosa Hard Seltzer
Vizzy Hard Seltzer announced their new Mimosa Hard Seltzer variety pack and IZ A VIBE, Vizzy’s brand new North American marketing campaign.
The popular brunch cocktail is now available in hard seltzer form nationwide. Vizzy...