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Worldwide Libations Appointed U.S. Importer For Volare

Volare has named Worldwide Libations as the exclusive U.S. importer for its non-alcoholic syrups.  The syrups are produced in Italy by Rossi d’Asiago. The Volare range consists of Simple Syrup, Grenadine and Lime Juice, all...

Houston Beer Distributor Named 2021 Military Friendly Employer

Silver Eagle Distributors Houston announced today that it has earned the 2021 Military Friendly Employer Designation. Organizations earning the Military Friendly Employer designation are evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary...

Suzie’s Organic Hard Seltzer Expands Distribution

Less than two months after launching in Oregon, Suzie’s Organic Hard Seltzers has expanded distribution into five new markets in the Western and Mountain regions, and the East Coast.  Suzie’s will soon hit shelves...

Heineken Collaborates on AriZona SunRise Hard Seltzer

Heineken USA and Hornell Brewing Company, an affiliated entity of AriZona Beverages, together will bring AriZona SunRise Hard Seltzer to the U.S. market. This collaboration combines the name recognition of AriZona with the distribution strength...

William Grant & Sons Acquires Mexican Distillery for Milagro Tequila

William Grant & Sons (WG&S) has announced the acquisition of a distillery in Mexico for the company’s Milagro Tequila brand. Since 2015, Milagro has averaged double-digit annual growth in the U.S. market, the company reports,...

Michelob Launches Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer

Michelob is the latest company to bring innovation into the the hard seltzer category with the launch of Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer. This new offering is USDA-certified organic, the company says, similar to Michelob Ultra...

Jim Murray Names Canadian Whisky World’s Best in Whisky Bible 2021

After recent years in which the Sazerac Company and American whiskeys have dominated Jim Murray’s “Whisky Bible” series, the influential writer has picked a Canadian expression as the world’s best. Murray named Alberta Premium Cask Strength as World Whisky of the...

DISCUS Names New Senior Director for State Government Relations

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has announced the appointment of Kristi Brown as Senior Director for State Government Relations.  Brown will take over lobbying activity in the central region states previously managed by DISCUS Vice...

Montana Voters Will Decide on Marijuana Legalization on 2020 Ballot

Another state has its eyes set on legal cannabis in the near future. New Approach Montana, a Helena-based marijuana reform campaign, has received confirmation from the Montana Secretary of State that its complementary marijuana legalization...

Maker’s Mark Unveils Finishing Series 2020 Limited Release Bourbon

Maker’s Mark today announced the launch of its 2020 Limited Release, the second bourbon in the Wood Finishing Series. Following the release of last year’s Stave Profile RC6 — which amplified fruit flavors inspired by the proprietary...