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Deep Eddy Vodka Announces Production Expansion

Deep Eddy Vodka today announced its expansion with the purchase of a 194,000-square foot facility located just outside of Austin city limits in Buda, Texas. The company will build a new distillery on site, adding...

The 32nd Annual Advertising & Promotion Awards

Our annual Advertising & Promotion Awards recognize the best design and execution of branded content developed by the beverage alcohol industry. The awards are judged by editorial staff from The Beverage Information Group, parent company of...

Angostura Denies Claims That Their Rum Brands Are Under Audit

The distiller Angostura issued a statement this week saying that "the integrity of Angostura’s international branded rums is not under audit.” Written by Genevieve Jodhan, CEO Acting of Angostura Holdings Ltd, the message was in...

4 Alcohol Trends To Watch In 2017

The annual Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) New York holiday event is a window into what's currently hot in alcohol — and what's gaining steam. Brand reps from some of the world's biggest drinks companies —...

A Pre-Harvest Trip To The Heart Of Cognac

The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) held its annual La Part des Ange (angels’ share) charity auction of fine Cognacs in September in Cognac, France. The BNIC hosted several journalists to experience the...

Remy Cointreau Agrees To Buy Westland Distillery

The French spirits group Remy Cointreau announced today that it has agreed to purchase the Seattle-based Westland Distillery. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction will close before year's end, according to...

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Places First In National Industry Best Practices Awards

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today announced it has been named Overall Winner in the 2016 StateWays Control States Best Practices Awards. The honor recognizes Pennsylvania as a leader in the beverage alcohol industry for...

Global Spirits Signs With M.S. Walker For New England Distribution

Global Spirits USA, an international manufacturer and marketer of wines and spirits, has signed M.S. Walker as its New England distributor of record beginning January 1, 2017. Through this new partnership, Global Spirits will distribute...

Brandy And Cognac Ride The Rise Of Brown Spirits

While the bulk of consumers’ and retailers’ focus is on whiskey, another brown spirit is also on the rise and poised for continued growth in the coming years. Brandy and Cognac sales were up...

Bacardi Names New Chief Global Communications Officer

Bacardi Limited today announced the appointment of K.C. Kavanagh as senior vice president and global chief communications officer. Kavanagh reports to Mike Dolan, chief executive officer of Bacardi Limited, and serves on the company’s...