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Maker’s Mark Unveils Finishing Series 2020 Limited Release Bourbon

Maker’s Mark today announced the launch of its 2020 Limited Release, the second bourbon in the Wood Finishing Series. Following the release of last year’s Stave Profile RC6 — which amplified fruit flavors inspired by the proprietary...

RNDC Expands Partnership with Crimson Wine Group

The Republic National Distributing Company, together with Young’s Market Company, has signed a new agreement with Crimson Wine Group. The deal makes RNDC/Young's the exclusive distributor of the wine group in the following states, beginning Sept....

NBWA Announces Virtual Conference for 2020

The 83rd annual convention for the National Beer Wholesalers Association will be a bit different than the 82 preceding events. The NBWA has announced that its 2020 convention will be entirely virtual, owing to the...

ABL Elects Officers for 2020-2022

The American Beverage Licensees (ABL) elected officers to two-year terms at the association’s 18th Annual Meeting in July.  Officers elected were Mat Dinsmore of Wilbur’s Total Beverage in Fort Collins, Colorado, Treasurer; Juan Negrin...

Misunderstood Whiskey Joins 375 Park Avenue Spirits Portfolio

375 Park Avenue Spirits, a division of the Sazerac Company, has announced a national partnership with Misunderstood Whiskey, as the brand expands distribution across the U.S. The new partnership begins Oct. 1, 2020. Misunderstood Whiskey is known for its...

Southern Glazer’s Names New Strategic Advisor to the CEO

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has appointed Brad Vassar to the new role of Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Vassar will also become a member of...

Breakthru Names Chief Growth Officer and Chief Commercial Officer

Breakthru Beverage Group has announced an evolution of the company’s executive leadership structure reporting to CEO Greg Baird. Effective immediately, former EVP of Corporate Strategy and Communications, Maggie Lapcewich, will assume the new role of Chief Growth...

Breakthru and Molson Coors Expand Partnership in Nevada

Breakthru Beverage Group has expanded their partnership with Molson Coors to represent the full portfolio, including all Miller brands, throughout southern Nevada. Breakthru has had a partnership with Molson Coors in multiple markets for...

RNDC Expands Partnership with Banfi Vintners

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), together with Young’s Market Company (YMCO), has signed a new agreement with Banfi Vintners and will assume additional distribution rights in six states. This new deal is effective Sept. 1, 2020. Utah...

Breakthru Beverage Appoints New EVP, Penn

Breakthru Beverage Group has announced the appointment of Cristina Desmond to Executive Vice President, Pennsylvania.  In this role, Desmond — who has been with the company for nearly two decades — will be responsible for leading all...