Industry News

How to Support Victims’ Families at Molson Coors

Molson Coors and the Milwaukee community experienced a tragedy this week with the shooting at a building within the Molson Coors Brewing Co. campus. The tragedy included the loss of Dale Hudson, electrician with the Milwaukee Brewery...

The Best Wines for Spring and Summer 2020

Winter is winding down and warmer weather cannot get here fast enough. As retailers begin looking for what wines they will feature come spring and summer 2020, our wine panel picked their favorite sippers...

Johnnie Walker Launches Master’s Ruby Reserve

In celebration of Johnnie Walker Master Blender Jim Beveridge's 40 years in the industry, the brand has announced Master's Ruby Reserve. This new release is made from eight Scotches in the brand portfolio chosen by...

Athletic Brewing to Grow Distribution After $17.5M Series B Funding

Non-alcoholic beer continues to grow. The Connecticut-based, non-alcoholic brewery Athletic Brewing has purchased a San Diego brewery, and closed a $17.5M Series B funding round. Both point torwards greater distribution for this fast-expanding company. The San Diego...

Campari America Assumes U.S. Distribution of Cinzano and Mondoro Wines

Campari America will shift the distribution and marketing of the Cinzano and Mondoro wine brands in the U.S. from Palm Bay International to Campari America, effective immediately. With Cinzano 1757 Vermouth Di Torino already imported...

10 Drinks For St. Patrick’s Day 2020

St. Patrick’s Day cocktails don’t need to be green to be good, though it never hurts to have a few emerald-hued beverages in your arsenal for that me-too order and Instagram feed. Here are...

Founders Brewing Launches Más Agave Grapefruit

Founders Brewing Co. has announced Más Agave Grapefruit as the newest addition to the brewery’s Barrel-Aged Series. This new beer begins as an imperial gose brewed with agave and sea salt before aging in tequila barrels....

Latitude Beverage Establishes Spirits Division, Expands Portfolio

Latitude Beverage, the company behind the popular wine brand 90+ Cellars, has launched a spirits division. Joining its portfolio of wine brands, the company has released its first two spirits products — Steel Dust Vodka and Wheel Horse...

F&R Distilling Releases TX Straight Bourbon Barrel Proof

The makers of TX Whiskey and TX Bourbon have announced the launch of TX Straight Bourbon Barrel Proof, their newest product that officially hits shelves on March 13, 2020. TX Straight Bourbon Barrel Proof...

WSWA 2020 Conference Canceled Amidst Coronavirus Concerns

Due to fears over the coronavirus spread, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America has canceled the WSWA 77th Annual Convention & Exposition. The show had been set for April 20-23 at Caesars Palace in Las...