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Sea Pearl Sauvignon Blanc in Cans

Winesellers Ltd. has announce the introduction of Sea Pearl Sauvignon Blanc in 250-ml. cans. Sea Pearl is sourced from Marlborough, New Zealand, within the Awatere Valley. “We’ve seen tremendous growth in Sea Pearl over the...

Kástra Elión Vodka

Kástra Elión is a new vodka, LA-based, and distilled from olives found in the Nafpaktos region of Greece. This creates a flavor profile with notes of ripe olives refined with peppery undertones and a...

Pennsylvania Closes All Retail Liquor Stores to Control Coronavirus

In addition to restaurants and bars, the state of Pennsylvania has ordered all retail liquor stores closed in the fight against the spreading Coronavirus. "This was a tremendously difficult decision to make," the Pennsylvania Liquor...

DISCUS Working with Politicians to Mitigate Coronavirus Impact on Alcohol Industry

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States released a statement this week highlighting how the organization plans to combat the Coronavirus impact on the U.S. alcohol industry. "As bars and restaurants across the country...

Layoffs Hit Alcohol Industry Due to Coronavirus

At a moment when the U.S. craft beer industry seemed poised for increased growth through the taproom boom, many of these businesses now face layoffs. Across the country, the Coronavirus spread has already hit alcohol...

Pernod Ricard Donates Alcohol for Hand Sanitizer Production

The global alcohol company Pernod Ricard is donating pure alcohol to companies that produce hand sanitizer, in an effort to combat Coronavirus. Health authorities in France had expressed concerns regarding a potential shortage of basic...

DISCUS Urges PA Gov. to Reconsider Liquor Store Closures

The Distilled Spirits Council has written a letter to Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, urging him to undue his mandate that closed all the state's liquor stores. Gov. Wolf made the decision as part of his...

Interview: The Rise of Blended Whiskey with Barrell Craft Spirits

“Blended” is no longer a dirty word in American whiskey. Before, the term had mostly meant cheaper products on bottom shelves. Now, this is a fast-expanding category that showcases premium whiskeys concocted by artful...

Alabama Liquor Stores Start Curbside Pickup Amid Coronavirus

Alabama, a control state, has passed an emergency order that allows licensed liquor stores to sell product via curbside or takeout, as COVID-19 continues to plague the nation. This temporary law does not allow liquor...

Here’s What Consumers Are Buying from Drizly During the CoronaCrisis

In an age of social distancing and self-isolation, many people have opted for at-home deliveries rather than risk infection by traveling to local stores. This move has increasingly included at-home alcohol orders. Drizly, the leading...