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Amber Beverage Group Acquires Australian Distributor

Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has acquired 100% of Think Spirits, an Australian-based distribution business. Having first acquired a majority stake of 90% in Think Spirits in 2018, ABG has taken over full ownership of the...

Virginia’s Cannabis Decriminalization Law Goes into Effect

The movement to destigmatize and legalize cannabis continues in America. Virginia’s cannabis decriminalization law officially went into effect this week. In May, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) signed the decriminalization bill (SB 2/ HB 972) into law,...

Stoli Group Appoints Global Chief Marketing Officer

Stoli Group has announced the appointment of Dave McNulty to Global Chief Marketing Officer. Effective immediately, McNulty will be responsible for all aspects of marketing and communications across the global portfolio.  “I’m excited for the...

Koloa Rum Company Gains Colorado Distribution

Hawaii’s Kōloa Rum Company has announced expansion of mainland U.S. distribution for its rums and ready-to-drink cocktails to Colorado via a distribution partnership with CTS Distributing.  “Our expansion into Colorado marks the 27th state in our distribution...

The Macallan Unveils Double Cask 15 and 18 Years Old

The Macallan has released Double Cask 15 Years Old and Double Cask 18 Years Old in an expansion of the range. Joining Double Cask 12 Years Old , these three expressions showcase American- and European sherry-seasoned...

Mary J. Blige Launches an Italian Wine Line

Singer, songwriter, actress, producer and philanthropist Mary J. Blige has unveiled Sun Goddess Wines, in collaboration with Fantinel Winery. Made on the vineyards of the Fantinel family farm in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, the Sun...

Breakthru Beverage Picks New VP for United Division

Breakthru Beverage Group has promoted Brian Albenze to Executive Vice President of its United Division, dedicated to the Diageo and Moët Hennessy USA portfolios, effective July 1, 2020. Albenze succeeds industry veteran Kevin O’Neil, whose...

SGWS Expands Alcohol Safety Education Programming

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has expanded its high school alcohol safety education program after three years of implementation. Through the Company’s Youth Alcohol Awareness and Education Foundation, Inc. — established to fund programs that...

Evan Williams Bourbon Unveils 2020 American-Made Heroes

Evan Williams Bourbon, the flagship brand from Heaven Hills Distillery, today announced the veterans selected as the 2020 American-Made Heroes. In this annual campaign, each veteran recognized will receive a $5,000 donation to the charity...

Knob Creek Releases 15 Year Old Bourbon

The newest whiskey from Knob Creek is their 15 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon. This is the brand’s oldest age statement released yet. Knob Creek 15 Year Old is 100 proof. Barrels used in this expression...