RNDC and Breakthru Beverage Cancel Mega Merger
Republic National Distribution Company and Breakthru Beverage Group today jointly announced that the proposed business combination of the two companies has been terminated, and the related Hart-Scott-Rodino filing with the United States Federal Trade...
Ice T Headlines Opening of WSWA 2019
Don’t just keep it real — keep it honest.
These were among the words of business wisdom offered by rapper, actor and entrepreneur Ice T in his keynote speech at the 76th annual Wine &...
The Redemption Rye Guys Talk Wheat Whiskey, Young Whiskey and Sourcing
Redemption Rye is one of the whiskey brands that has helped lead the modern rye revival. Launched in 2010, the brand has benefitted from its lower price point and easy mixability, which has helped...
The State of Merlot, 15 Years After ‘Sideways’
It has now been 15 years since the release of the Alexander Payne hit film “Sideways.” Many credited this movie with killing merlot sales when Miles Raymond, played by actor Paul Giamatti, proclaimed “If...
What is a Craft Spirit in 2019?
That the term “craft” has lost its meaning is nothing new.
For years now the word has come to mean a broad swatch of things. Both the craft spirits and beer movements have expanded into...
Interview: Woodford Reserve’s Chris Morris and Elizabeth McCall on Wheat Whiskey, Mint Juleps and...
Woodford Reserve continues to innovate, and behind that industry-setting creativity are Master Distiller Chris Morris and Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall. The two pride themselves on staying ahead of trends, or outright setting them, and this includes their...
How to Judge Wine By its Color
What else can a wine's color mean?
If you know what to look for, then many clues to a wine’s style are apparent before you even take a sip.
White wines with a golden cast, for...
Interview: Pernod Ricard’s CCO Julien Hemard on Shopper Insights, Mezcal and Irish Whiskey
The global drinks corporation Pernod Ricard remained busy in 2018 with projects like greatly increasing Irish whiskey production, while encouraging drinkers to put down their cell phones and act convivial.
We recently chatted with Julien...
Interview: Addressing Oregon’s Cannabis Surplus Problems
Oregon’s legal cannabis industry made headlines last month with reports of overproduction, coupled with understaffing issues for inspectors and testing labs. Altogether it seemed like a cautionary tale for other state governments in the...
8 Cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day
It’s nearly St. Patrick’s Day, which for many means corned beef and cabbage, green beer, Irish coffee and whiskey, music and plenty of conviviality. Festive green cocktails are also part of the picture, especially...
