WSWA Explains its Pro-Cannabis Position
The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) recently set precedent by announcing support for states’ cannabis rights. The national trade association, representing the wholesale tier in wine and spirits, became the first and...
South American Wines Continue to Surprise
Many U.S. wine consumers think of South America primarily as a source of solid, inexpensive wines. In the case of Chile, the wines are probably Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc; for Argentina, it’s obviously...
The Presidents’ Forum Announces New Forman
The Presidents’ Forum (TPF) has selected Jonathan Yusen, managing director for William Grant & Sons Americas, as its new chairman of the board.
Yusen will serve as chairman until the 2018 term expires.
He replaces Mark...
Video: How to Make a Macallan Maple Old Fashioned
The Macallan Scotch whisky was in Manhattan yesterday as part of an activation that highlights their new distillery and visitor experience.
The activation placed people in a 4D experience that transported participants to the Scotland...
From Sotol to Soju, How Bartenders Are Using Exotic Spirits
Editor's Note: Since so many beverage trends begin on-premise, we occasionally cross-post content from our on-premise sister publications, Cheers magazine.
As guests become more sophisticated about spirits, they want to learn more about and sample...
E. & J. Gallo Named Exclusive Importer of Diplomático Rum
E. & J. Gallo Winery announced today that it will become the exclusive U.S. importer for the luxury rum brand Diplomático.
Produced by Destilerías Unidas S.A. in Venezuela, Diplomático dates back to 1959. Today the rum...
Diageo’s Organic Net Sales Grew 5% in 2018
The global drinks corporation Diageo recently announced their preliminary results for fiscal year 2018 — including +5% in organic net global sales.
The reported net sales of $16.1 billion were lower at +0.9%, however, due...
Why Treasury Wine Estates Invested in AR Technology
Treasury Wine Estates generated buzz this past year with its augmented reality (AR) wine labels. Consumers downloaded an app on their phones to enable the tech, and then pointed their devices at bottles of 19...
Republic National’s Tom Cole Named in Glassdoor’s 2018 Top CEO Awards
Republic National Distributing Company, the nation’s second largest wine and spirits wholesaler, has been recognized in the Glassdoor 2018 Employee Choice Awards for Top CEO.
Glassdoor is a social recruitment platform that rates employers and their...
Longtime Las Vegas Distributor Files Suit Against MillerCoors
Bonanza Beverage Co. today announced their filing of a lawsuit against brewing company MillerCoors LLC.
Filed in the Eighth District Court in Clark County, the suit alleges that MillerCoors violated Nevada state law, and is...