Four Roses Temporarily Suspends Distilling in Defense Against COVID-19
As an additional measure to help reduce the potential spread of COVID-19 amongst employees and the community, Four Roses Distillery will temporarily suspend operations of its distillery located in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
The stoppage begins on...
Distilleries Seek Financial Relief from Federal Government
The alcohol industry has joined the growing list of industries seeking financial relief from Washington D.C. during the Coronavirus crisis.
In a letter sent to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, U.S. spirits...
Layoffs Hit Alcohol Industry Due to Coronavirus
At a moment when the U.S. craft beer industry seemed poised for increased growth through the taproom boom, many of these businesses now face layoffs.
Across the country, the Coronavirus spread has already hit alcohol producers hard....
Alabama Liquor Stores Start Curbside Pickup Amid Coronavirus
Alabama, a control state, has passed an emergency order that allows licensed liquor stores to sell product via curbside or takeout, as COVID-19 continues to plague the nation.
This temporary law does not allow liquor...
Pennsylvania Closes All Retail Liquor Stores to Control Coronavirus
In addition to restaurants and bars, the state of Pennsylvania has ordered all retail liquor stores closed in the fight against the spreading Coronavirus.
“This was a tremendously difficult decision to make,” the Pennsylvania Liquor...
NBWA Legislative Conference Canceled
The cancelation of industry conferences continues as the coronavirus spreads across the globe.
This now includes the 2020 NBWA Legislative Conference, which had been set for March 29-April 1 in Washington D.C.
"Developments over the past...
RNDC Names Corporate Legal Team Leaders
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has announced the next level of leadership appointments for the integrated RNDC/Young’s Market Company Corporate Legal Team, led by Alan Rosenberg, Corporate EVP and General Counsel.
Rosenberg joined RNDC in...
WSWA 2020 Conference Canceled
Due to fears over the coronavirus spread, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America has canceled the WSWA 77th Annual Convention & Exposition.
The show had been set for April 20-23 at Caesars Palace in Las...
RNDC Names Corporate Accounting and Treasury Leaders
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has announced reporting structure changes and the next level of leadership appointments for the integrated RNDC/Young’s Market Company Accounting Team, led by Tammy Curtis, Corporate EVP and Controller, and Corporate...
Latitude Beverage Establishes Spirits Division, Expands Portfolio
Latitude Beverage, the company behind the popular wine brand 90+ Cellars, has launched a spirits division.
Joining its portfolio of wine brands, the company has released its first two spirits products — Steel Dust Vodka and Wheel Horse...
