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8 Agave-Based Cocktails For a Cool, Spicy Spring

With the weather warming up, here are 8 agave-based cocktails for your mixology-minded customers or staff who want a drink that can cool down while also spicing up the occasion. Fennel 75 ¾ oz. Tequila Don Julio Blanco ¾...

The 12 Most Interesting Products at WSWA 2016

From hemp-infused vodka to whiskey finished with Honey Locust, there were ample interesting products at the 2016 Wines & Spirits Wholesalers of America Conference (WSWA). The annual conference is opportunity for producers and importers to show...

Wine Tasting: A Journey Through South Africa’s Diversity and History With Simonsig

The international wines we drink typically reflect the cuisine of our area. With so many French, Italian and Spanish restaurants in America, it’s no wonder these countries also provide so much of our foreign...

Interview: Palm Bay President/CEO Marc Taub On Filling Out Their Portfolio

Palm Bay International has been family-run for three generations. The company began operations in 1977, after David S. Taub and his father Martin started their importing business on the foundation of two Italian brands: Cavit Collection and...

How Happy Harry’s Continues To Grow Bigger

North Dakota might not be the first region that comes to mind when thinking of urban growth. But Hal Gershman, owner of the Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops in the cities of Grand Forks and...

Interview: The State of Premium Vodka, With elit’s Brent Lamberti

Reports of vodka’s demise are greatly exaggerated. Yes, the white spirit has lost some ground during the rise of brown spirits and craft cocktails. For a time there it seemed like modern drink recipes...

eBay Partners With Drync To Launch eBay Wine

eBay launched eBay Wine (eBay.com/wine) this week, a new destination that features the ability to browse collectible, rare and every-day wines based on varietal, region, price point and more. As part of the marketplace’s latest offering,...

How Advances in Store Security Can Benefit Your Business

One of the biggest issues facing beverage retailers, especially those in the small-to-mid size range, is shoplifting. This includes both internal and external theft. While this challenge isn’t new, it also doesn’t appear to be...

Q&A: Murrieta’s Well Winemaker Robbie Meyer On The Art of Blending In Livermore Valley

One hour east of San Francisco is the historic Livermore Valley AVA. Wines from here have long enjoyed a global recognition. An 1884 vintage from the area’s Cresta Blanca Winery won California’s first wine...

5 Cocktail Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

The 5th of May celebrates Mexico’s 1862 Battle of Puebla and victory over the French; in the U.S. it’s become a great reason to enjoy a tequila cocktail. Here are five recipes that incorporate tequila...