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Evan Williams Bourbon Introduces New Packaging

The Evan Williams bourbon family has a new look. Evan Williams Black, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Evan Williams Flavors have all received a new bottles with updated label designs. Launched in the 1950s, Evan Williams Bourbon...

Southern Glazer’s Celebrates Frontline Employees

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits celebrated National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 13 – 19, across its U.S. branches. In addition to honoring drivers, Southern Glazer’s recently also celebrated its warehouse staff during Warehouse Employee Appreciation Week,...

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...

21 Seeds Tequila Gains National Distribution through Southern Glazer’s

The fast-growing flavored tequila brand 21 Seeds has signed a national distribution agreement with leading U.S. distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Launched in 2019, 21 Seeds has quickly gained recognition as an all-natural, real fruit-infused...

Jim Murray Names Canadian Whisky World’s Best in Whisky Bible 2021

After recent years in which the Sazerac Company and American whiskeys have dominated Jim Murray’s “Whisky Bible” series, the influential writer has picked a Canadian expression as the world’s best. Murray named Alberta Premium Cask Strength as World Whisky of the...

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...

Constellation Brands Acquires Copper & Kings

Constellation Brands is back to buying leading U.S. craft producers with the purchase, announced today, of Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. The Louisville-based Copper & Kings is known for its large lineup of brandy, gin, absinthe...

Quintessential Wines Makes Additional Investments In Talent

Wine importing, marketing and sales company Quintessential has added six additional team members to support sales and marketing efforts within the organization. Bill O’Neill has joined as Tri-State Director and will oversee sales and operations in New York, New...

WSET Candidate Figures Hit By Covid, Buoyed By Online Classes

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has reported that in the last academic year, a total of 96,845 candidates took a WSET qualification. This represents an 11% decrease versus last year’s record-breaking figure...

Martignetti Companies Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Martignetti Companies, a New England distributor of wine and spirits, joins the nation in recognizing America’s 3.5 million-plus truck drivers who play a critical role maintaining supply chains across the country. This year, National...