Industry News

Amid Growth, Sazerac Eyes New Bottling Facility in Indiana

The Sazerac Company, among the largest American family-owned distilling companies in the United States, announced today its intention to purchase a manufacturing facility in New Albany, Ind., where it will expand its processing, blending,...

Belposto Wines Launch in U.S.

Belposto Wines have launched in the U.S. market. The premium-level line of Italian wines is imported by Prestige Beverage Group. Belposto's Candoni De Zan family has over 150 years of wine-making history, the company says, and has...

The 2018 Retailers of the Year Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of our series that recognizes our 2018 Retailers of the Year. In this post we honor Wilbur’s Total Beverage of Fort Collins, Colorado, Hugo’s Wine & Spirits of North Dakota and Minnesota,...

Bombay Sapphire Gin Announces New Master Distiller

With World Gin Day on the horizon (June 9), Bombay Sapphire Gin has announced the appointment of Dr. Anne Brock as the global brand's new Master Distiller. Brock ascends to this position in a predominately male industry....

Bordeaux Vineyards Hit Hard by Hailstorms

The Bordeaux wine region in France has again suffered through a significant bout of bad weather. Reports this morning say that the legendary wine area was hit hard by hailstorms over the weekend. Hundreds of vineyards...

Interview: Cheech Marin on the Mezcal Movement

Mezcal is having a moment. Premium takes on this smoky Mexican spirit are hitting the market in higher numbers. Behind this trend are mixologists across the country who are whipping up innovative cocktails with...
Drizly

Drizly Announces San Fran Tech Hub Office

Drizly, the largest alcohol e-commerce marketplace, has announced plans to open a satellite office in San Francisco this summer. This will serve as a second headquarters focusing on engineering and product development. The fast-growing company will...

America’s Independent Beer Distributors Kick Off Summer Season

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, America’s more than 3,000 independent beer distributors are bringing a variety of beer brands to help retailers across the country stock up for the beginning of the summer beer...

Clarice Turner Named President of Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Joseph Phelps Vineyards, a 390-acre site in Napa Valley founded in 1973, has announce the appointment of Clarice Turner as president. Turner’s leadership expertise and global experience in the food and beverage industry are an ideal...

The 2018 Retailers of the Year Part 1

Welcome to Part 1 of our series that recognizes our 2018 Retailers of the Year. In this post we honor Applejack Wine & Spirits of Denver, Fisher’s Liquor Barn of Grand Junction, and Liquor Factory of New Jersey. Keep...