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Vision Wine & Spirits To Import Ron Centenario Rums

Vision Wine & Spirits, a division of Martignetti Companies, has signed an agreement with Centenario Internacional S.A. to become the new U.S. importer for Ron Centenario Rums. The agreement is valid for the entire U.S....
80th NBWA Annual Convention & Trade Show

Reporting Live from the NBWA Convention

The 80th annual National Beer Wholesalers Association Convention kicked off in Las Vegas yesterday, opening with a somber remembrance in honor of the victims of last weekend’s shooting. The event has been held in...

Diageo Will Reopen Port Ellen, Brora Scotch Distilleries

The Scotch whisky market plummeted in the '80s. Many distilleries closed, including Port Ellen on Islay, and the Highland producer Brora. Since then, both distilleries have become highly popular among collectors, with their vintage bottles fetching...

Ted Danson Talks Mixology, Favorite Cocktails

Actor Ted Danson famously played the bartender/bar-owner (and teetotaler) Sam Malone on the TV show "Cheers." Today, Danson continues his connection with the alcohol world as brand ambassador for Diageo’s Smirnoff Vodka. Danson toured Diageo's...

Coravin Unveils New Wine Aeration Technology

Coravin, maker of the popular wine preservation opener by the same name, has announced its new wine aeration technology – the Coravin Aerator. This accessory allows drinkers to enjoy the taste of decanted wine without pulling the cork,...

Twin Liquors Opens 86th Location in Texas

Twin Liquors, a fine wine and spirits chain retailer in central Texas, has announced the opening of its newest store in Copperas Cove,TX. This marks the retailer’s 86th location. “We are proud to open our first location...

Why You Should (And Shouldn’t) Worry About Light Beer’s Future

With all the hype surrounding craft, you could underestimate the appeal of light beer. Despite the category slipping 2.6% in U.S. sales in 2016, light again dominated with 44.5% of the American beer market...

Mexican Beers Propelled Constellation Brands in 2017 Summer Sales

Global drinks company Constellation Brands recently released its quarterly profit report from the summer months. One major takeaway: Mexican brews remain hot in America. The company's Corona and Modelo lines finished among the best selling beers...

Gruppo Campari Sells Off Lemonsoda Brand

Global drinks corporation Gruppo Campari announced today that it has agreed to sell the Lemonsoda soft drinks brand to the Danish-based beverage company Royal Unibrew A/S. The reported sale price was approximately $93.79 million. This continues Gruppo Campari's recent...

How Zachys Wine & Liquor Has Remained Modern for 70 Years

Zachys Wine & Liquor has come a long way since opening in 1944. Back then it was known as East Parkway Liquor House. What began as this single store in Scarsdale, NY — one of...