How French Wine Labels Have Changed to Attract U.S. Consumers
French wine labels can confuse or intimidate U.S. consumers. Some labels are dense with words, the varietals are not always clear, and prices can be high. These are drawbacks for Americans who buy based...
WSWA Appoints New President and CEO
The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Executive Committee has named Michelle L. Korsmo as incoming president and CEO.
Korsmo is currently CEO of the American Land Title Association (ALTA), the advocacy, education, networking...
Avión Tequila Unveils Refreshed Packaging
Avión Single Origin Tequila has unveiled an updated bottle design and new canister for its Silver, Reposado and Añejo expressions.
The bottles remain the same functional shape. To "signify life’s journeys," the words “salida,” meaning departure,...
Fire at Maison Ferrand Rum Distillery Destroys 65,000 Liters
A historic Jamaican rum distillery owned by Maison Ferrand has sustained significant damage.
Long Pond Distillery, originally founded in 1753, lost about 65,000 liters of rum stocks after flames broke out at the facility midday on July 16,...
8 Rum Cocktails for Summer
Summer is time for Tiki and other fun, refreshing rum drinks! Below we have eight rum cocktails, created by industry pros, that you can whip up for your deck, poolside, or summer parties.
Be My...
What’s Driving Ready-To-Drink Beverage Sales in 2018
The ready-to-drink (RTD) category has come a long way from cheap, sugary, pre-packaged cocktails commonly found on the bottom shelf. From these humble beginnings RTDs have evolved by embracing the craft movement. Now these...
Heaven Hill Unveils 2018 Parker’s Heritage Collection Bourbon
Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the 2018 limited-edition release of Parker’s Heritage Collection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, which is finished in orange curaçao barrels.
The 12th edition will ship into select markets across the country...
The Guiding Principles that Keep Crown Liquors Competitive
The landscape is drastically changing for independent beverage retailers in Indiana. Now more than ever, it’s become more difficult for retailers to distinguish themselves from the competition and keep up with the state’s constantly...
WSWA Announces Support for Legal Cannabis
The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), the national trade association representing the wholesale tier of the wine and spirits industry, today announced an official policy position in favor of a state’s right to...
Don Julio Announces Repo Double Cask, Private Cask Program
Tequila Don Julio has announced two new innovations.
The first is Don Julio Reposado Double Cask, a limited-edition Reposado tequila finished in casks used in the making of Buchanan’s Blended Scotch Whisky.
The spirit first matures...