Excise Tax Reduction for Distillers Made Permanent
As a difficult 2020 concludes, distilleries across America have reason for holiday cheer.
The federal government has made permanent the Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act, as part of the end-of-year legislation.
First passed in...
Quintessential Wines Opens Distribution Operations in NY and NJ
Napa-based Quintessential Wines has announced the recent expansion of its distribution services to now include on- and off-premise accounts in New York and New Jersey.
The family-owned fine wine sales and marketing company presently...
SGWS Appoints SVP of Kansas & Iowa
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has appointed Tim Anderson to the role of Senior Vice President and General Manager of Kansas & Iowa, effective immediately.
Anderson, who will continue to report directly to Scott Westerman,...
SGWS Scholarship Contest Promotes Racial Equality Education
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has opened for submissions its Southern Glazer’s C.H.E.E.R.S. to Diversity Scholarship Contest.
The deadline for entering is the end of March 2021.
This contest is part of a broader initiative, working with...
MGP Buys Luxco
In a major business deal, MGP Ingredients has agreed to buy Luxco.
The total purchase price is reportedly $475 million.
This transaction immediately increases MGP’s scale and market position in the branded-spirits sector, the company says, and...
Interview: Bourbon Women Association President Maggie Kimberl
The Bourbon Women Association recently named its newest president in veteran spirits expert, speaker and journalist Maggie Kimberl.
Founded in 2011, the association highlights and supports women in the world of whiskey. Kimberl moves into the top role at...
Belfour Spirits Grows Distribution into Four More States
Belfour Spirits, a whiskey company led by Hockey Hall of Famer Ed Belfour, has added four new states to its distribution footprint.
Belfour Spirits is now available in Louisiana, Michigan, Oklahoma and South Carolina through Southern Glazers...
Grey Goose Essences Launch as Low-ABV Vodkas
Grey Goose has announced the launch of Grey Goose Essences, infused with real fruit and cold-distilled botanicals.
Tapping into the “healthier for you” trend, Grey Goose Essences are 30% ABV, and contain no artificial ingredients, sugar...
Interview: Drnxmyth and the Rise of Premium RTDs
One of the bigger beverage trends of 2021 is the explosive growth of ready to drink beverages (RTDs) — like Drnxmyth. According to DISCUS, the overall category increase 39.1%, or $137 million, for a total...
Breakthru Unveils ASPECT Fine Wine Strategy
Breakthru Beverage Group has announced the launch of Aspect, a "portfolio solution for the rapidly growing fine wine space," the company says.
Aspect will employ a go-to-market approach with a focus on education, account segmentation,...
