Podcast: Improving Diversity and Inclusion in Wine
In the second part of our podcast series on improving diversity and inclusion in the alcohol industry, we speak with TJ Douglas, cofounder and CEO of The Urban Grape wine store in Boston.Douglas and...
Deutsch Family Adds Beau Joie Champagne to Portfolio
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has entered into a joint venture partnership with Toast Spirits, LLC, effective April 1, 2022. According to terms of the deal, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits will acquire a...
Podcast: A Deep Dive into French Wine
Our Spirit of France coverage continues with an On & Off podcast episode that takes a deep dive into French wine.
In this podcast we interview Robert Cavanaugh, wine educator and marketing director for the...
Does Wine Really Breathe in Barrels?
Most modern wine is made in stainless-steel tanks. But winemakers still use traditional oak barrels to refine and improve most premium red wines and some whites too — most notably chardonnay — even if...
Podcast: How to Handle Visibly Intoxicated Customers
Our latest episode of the alcohol trade podcast On & Off is all about safe alcohol consumption and service.
Studies have found that the national rate of bars and restaurants or retail stores serving alcohol...
New Riff Distilling Expands with New Barrel Warehouse
The fast-emerging craft distillery New Riff Distilling, popular for their single-barrel store pick selections, has broken ground on a new barrel warehouse facility in Silver Grove, KY.
The new location is a short drive from...
Retail Column: How to Build Chemistry in Your Business
In college or professional sports, there is often talk about the responsibilities of the coaching staff and the players. Traditionally, the head coach is quick to hand out credit to everyone in a victory,...
Chopin Brings USDA Organic Rye Vodka to the U.S.
As the sustainable and organic movements continue in the alcohol industry, Chopin has released its first organic, single-ingredient vodka in the U.S. — Chopin Rye Organic.
The spirit is made from a heritage rye variety...
Sun King Wins Grand National Champion at U.S. Open Beer Competition
Sun King Brewery has earned the title of Grand National Champion for the second time at the U.S. Open Beer Competition. The title goes to the brewery earning the most winning entries, and Sun...
Podcast: Beverage Week 2022 Recap
What are the most pressing trends and challenges facing the on- and off-premise beverage alcohol industries? In this episode, Editors Melissa Dowling and Kyle Swartz are joined by Associate Editor Jamie Stafford to recap...