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Buffalo Trace Announces 2020 Van Winkle Bourbon Release

Bourbon Hunting Season 2020 continues with the much-anticipated release of Buffalo Trace’s 2020 Van Winkle bourbon line. Bottles begin shipping in November. Yields from these whiskey barrels are typically low due to evaporation during the long...

VIDE Beverages Announces Exclusive Distribution Deal in GA

The canned cocktail brand VIDE Beverages has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Savannah Distributing Company. The new deal expands VIDE's distribution into the Georgia market, adding to the brand’s existing retail footprint in...

Vermont Advances Bill to Regulate and Tax Cannabis Sales

The Vermont House of Representatives cast a final vote (92-56) in favor of S. 54 — legislation that would legalize regulate, and tax cannabis sales. House and Senate negotiators reached a final agreement on...

Yuengling and Molson Coors Partner to Expand Yuengling Distribution

One of the oldest breweries in America has formed a joint venture with one of the largest beer corporations on the planet. D.G. Yuengling & Son and Molson Coors Beverage Company have launched a long-term...

What’s Behind the Beer Can Shortage?

Why have beer cans become the new toilet paper? As though this year weren’t challenging enough, now the alcohol industry must also contend against product shortages caused by a lack of aluminum. Brewers of all sizes, nationwide,...

Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel Launches in the U.S.

Buffalo Trace Distillery will make Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel available in the U.S. this fall.  This announcement follows Buffalo Trace Distillery making Blanton’s Gold Edition available annually in this country, starting over the summer. Like Blanton’s...

DISCUS Study Paints Grim Picture of U.S. Distilling Amidst Pandemic

No doubt, 2020 will go down as one of the most difficult years for all U.S. businesses, including craft distilling. A new study from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) reveals the horrible economic damage...

ABL Elects Officers for 2020-2022

The American Beverage Licensees (ABL) elected officers to two-year terms at the association’s 18th Annual Meeting in July.  Officers elected were Mat Dinsmore of Wilbur’s Total Beverage in Fort Collins, Colorado, Treasurer; Juan Negrin...

Breakthru and Molson Coors Expand Partnership in Nevada

Breakthru Beverage Group has expanded their partnership with Molson Coors to represent the full portfolio, including all Miller brands, throughout southern Nevada. Breakthru has had a partnership with Molson Coors in multiple markets for...

Budweiser and Dwyane Wade Launch Budweiser Zero

In collaboration with NBA legend and entrepreneur Dwyane Wade, Budweiser has launched its first zero-alcohol brew, Budweiser Zero. The new brew has no sugar, only 50 calories and is 0.0% ABV. Budweiser Zero looks to...