Cannabis Becomes Legal in Vermont
Cannabis will become legal for adults in Vermont on Sunday, making it the ninth state to lift its prohibition on adult marijuana use (in addition to D.C.) and the first to do so via...
Castarède Armagnac Appoints 375 Park Avenue Spirits as U.S. Importer
Louisville-based 375 Park Avenue Spiritswas recently named exclusive U.S. importer for the Castarède Armagnac House.
The deal is effective July 1, 2018.
Founded in 1832 during the reign of Napoleon III, Castarède is the oldest registered French Armagnac...
Barton Releases Statement on Warehouse Collapse
Shocking, unfortunate images surfaced on social media last week that depicted a massive warehouse collapse at Barton 1792 Distillery.
Barton, owned by Sazerac, has released a statement saying that the accident took place at Warehouse #30...
Opici Wines Adds Campania Producer Vinosìa to Portfolio
Fine-wine importer Opici Wines has added Vinosìa Aziende Agricole from Campania to Opici’s growing Italian portfolio.
Though briefly in the U.S. with various other importers, Vinosìa will now be carried exclusively by Opici.
Opici will back the launch...
John Drew Brands Opens Distribution in Mass and RI
John Drew Brands has announced a distribution deal with Horizon Beverage Group in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Founded by Jonathan Drew in 2015, John Drew Brand's portfolio currently offers three spirits – Brixton Mash Destroyer,...
Domaine Select Wine & Spirits Acquires Atlantico Rum
Domaine Select Wine & Spirits, the craft wine and spirits importer, has assumed worldwide management of Atlántico Rum.
Atlántico, launched in 2008, is a line of premium rums made in the Dominican Republic. As part...
Video: Woodford Reserve’s Master Distiller Talks Kentucky Malt Whiskey
Woodford Reserve recently expanded their core portfolio with Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey.
This is not an American single malt. (The brand previously released a 100% malt American whiskey in their Master's Collection.) This is...
Alcohol Retailers Head to Denver for Educational Event
The Beverage Alcohol Retailers Conference, the only national educational event for off-premise retailers, held a successful second annual conference in Denver from June 3-5.
More than 175 industry members attended the event at the Hyatt...
Canada Approves Legal Cannabis
Canada has approved recreational cannabis. This makes Canada the second country to permit legal pot.
By a vote of 52-29, the Canadian Senate today passed a bill for legalization. This follows campaign promises by Canadian Prime Minister Justin...
Independent Distillers Canada Selects Southern Glazer’s for RTD Distribution
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Canada — a division of the largest North American wine and spirits distribution company — today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Independent Distillers Canada...
