Since the trade association was founded in 1942, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) has just appointed its first ever Chairwoman. Dina Opici, president of Opici Family Distributing, will lead initiatives to advocate for wholesalers' interests, promote responsible distribution practices and advance the organization’s strategic goals.
Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri’s Santo Spirits has expanded its international distribution into India. All five Santo expressions, including Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, 110 Proof Blanco and Mezquila will be available in India through HS Oberoi Spirits, with broker services provided by JIN Consulting.
Half Shell Vodka recently announced their expansion into California and Colorado via online wholesale distributor LibDib. The sustainably-made vodka will now be available for on-premise and off-premise accounts in both states.
Crafted in Florida using local ingredients, Half Shell Vodka has only been available in that state up until now....
When considering which brands to support, today’s consumers are looking beyond form and function to choose brands that also align with their values.
According to Deloitte’s 2022 Global Marketing Trends report, consumers want to support brands that represent them and their values, with 57% being more loyal to brands that...
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the largest North American wine and spirits distribution company, has expanded distribution agreements with Mast-Jägermeister US in 13 additional open markets and 11 additional control markets.
With this expansion, Southern Glazer’s is now the exclusive wholesaler for Mast-Jägermeister US across the company’s entire 45-market U.S....
Jaiker Soto is the creative mind behind some of the more innovative premium rums made today. As master blender at Destileria Serralles, makers of Don Q, he oversees production of a wide variety of rums at the Puerto Rico company — many which push the boundaries of the category.
Including the...
Oregon-based SakeOne recently hired a new brewmaster, Takumi Kuwabara, to handle its craft operations. Kuwabara has more than 25 years of sake experience, in both Japan and the U.S. Most recently he worked as production manager for Takara Sake USA, following 13 years with Jaegaki Shuzo in Japan.
SakeOne has...
American craft beer drinkers have a lot to be thankful for Guinness. Founded in Ireland in 1759, the beer brand invented nitro brews in the 1950s, and helped popularize the stout style of beer more than 100 years before that.
And, of course, there’s the brand itself: a smooth dry...
Actor Ted Danson famously played the bartender/bar-owner (and teetotaler) Sam Malone on the TV show “Cheers.” Today, Danson continues his connection with the alcohol world as brand ambassador for Diageo’s Smirnoff Vodka.
Danson toured Diageo’s production facility in Plainfield, Illinois, on Oct. 4 — National Vodka Day — to see...
Patrón Tequila launched an augmented reality (AR) tour of its Jalisco distillery last week. The company has long prided itself on embracing technology: Patrón was among the first spirit brands with virtual reality and Amazon Alexa marketing campaigns.
We recently spoke with Adrian Parker, Patrón’s VP of marketing, about the strategy behind their...
