The Most-Searched-For Wines And Spirits This Holiday Season
The relatives should not be surprised if they find their eggnog spiked this holiday season. Data released by SLI Systems, a global provider of e-commerce solutions and services for mid-to-large-size Internet retailers and B2B sites,...
8 New Books About Booze For Holiday Gifting
For that classy drinker in your life — or for your own enjoyment — here are new eight books about booze that are well worth gifting this holiday season.
Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of the...
Maryland AB-InBev Distributor Relocates Operations
A major Maryland distributor has relocated.
Chesapeake Beverage Co. (CBC) has signed a lease for a 244,656-square-foot warehouse at 10000 Franklin Square Drive in White Marsh, Maryland.
CBC was formed in 2014 by the Meridian, Mississippi-based...
Should Wine Bottles Shrink Their Carbon Footprint?
When we visit our local wine shop searching for that perfect bottle for the dinner table or for a gift, many consumers care about the label and the overall appeal of the packaging. And...
Beam Suntory Announces Deal With London Craft Gin Sipsmith
The London-based craft gin distiller Sipsmith will be appearing on more shelves around the world thanks to a recent deal.
Global drinks giant Beam Suntory and Sipsmith announced a deal today that would allow the gin...
Why Sparkling Wine Sales Are Soaring
U.S. sales of all types of sparkling wine are on fire.
Italy’s Prosecco leads the way – up 27 percent by volume for the 52 weeks ending Sept. 10, 2016 – but France’s Champagne, Spain’s...
Pernod Ricard Invests In Smooth Ambler Spirits
NBV Investments Inc. (NBVI), an affiliate of Pernod Ricard USA, has signed an agreement to take a majority stake in Smooth Ambler Spirits Co., the West Virginia distiller and producer of Smooth Ambler Contradiction...
Heroes Vodka Gains Distribution In Ohio, Kentucky
Heroes Vodka, a veteran-owned vodka made from 100% American grain, today announced a partnership with Heidelberg Distributing Company in Ohio and Kentucky, expanding the brand’s availability to 15 states nationwide.
Founded in 2011 by U.S....
2016 Hop Harvest Hits Five-Year High
As craft beer continues to demand more aroma hops, acreage and production alike increased yet again this year, according to Hop Growers of America, while average yields per acre continue to decline largely due to new...
Do Customers Care About Eco-Conscious Brands?
Do customers care about eco-conscious brands or sustainability when buying beer, wine or spirits?
We invited retailers to write their opinions on the question. The results were split down the middle. Here’s what was reported from...