Southern Glazer’s Bolsters Supplier Management Capabilities
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has announced two appointments for its national Supplier Development & Marketing (SDM) organization.
Effective October 1, 2021, Mark Chaplin has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President, Sales and...
Buffalo Trace Unveils 2021 Antique Collection Whiskeys
In one of Bourbon Hunting Season’s most eagerly anticipated moments, Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced its 2021 Antique Collection of uncut and unfiltered whiskeys.
This year’s lineup does not include the traditional George T. Stagg...
Stoli Hires New President of Kentucky Owl Estate Co.
Stoli Group has announced the hiring of David Mandell as president of Kentucky Owl Real Estate Company LLC.
Mandell will be responsible for leading the construction and development of the Kentucky Owl Distillery and Park,...
Uber Finalizes Acquisition of Drizly
In a move representing the future of alcohol delivery and ecommerce, Uber has completed its purchase of Drizly.
This deal was originally announced back in February.
The price paid was about $1.1 billion, consisting of approximately 18.7 million...
CO Study Notes Cannabis Industry’s Climate Impact
Growing cannabis indoors has a significant carbon footprint. Colorado State University researchers investigated energy use from indoor cannabis cultivation and reported their findings.
“When you look at the total emissions from indoor cannabis cultivation in...
NBWA Distributors Against Human Trafficking Initiative Receives Award
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) announced that its Distributors Against Human Trafficking initiative was awarded the Power of A (association) Gold Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).
The Power of A...
Long Drink Expands Distribution Across the Midwest
Long Drink, the brand built on the heritage of the Finnish alcohol category of long drinks — best described as citrus soda with liquor — announced today that it has expanded its distribution agreement...
Southern Glazer’s Launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alliance
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits and Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management have announced a groundbreaking Alliance focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at Florida International University’s Chaplin School...
Johnnie Walker Names New Master Blender
Johnnie Walker, the world’s best-selling Scotch whisky, has named Dr. Emma Walker as the new master blender, following news that legendary Master Blender Dr. Jim Beveridge will retire at the end of the year.
Beveridge has been...
Cannabis Sommelier Certification Creating New Class of Cannabis Professional
Ganjier, a multi-faceted, expert-led cannabis training akin to the wine sommelier, has officially opened up registration for the 2022 class in order to train a new class of cannabis professional — the “Master of...
