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mingle mocktails
The no and low beverage alcohol industry continues to skyrocket as consumers seek out healthier drink alternatives. Laura Taylor didn’t anticipate this kind of market growth when she launched her own alcohol-free canned cocktail brand, Mingle Mocktails, in 2017.
whiskey
Amani Macaulay and Chima Burey launched Duke & Dake Salted Caramel Whiskey in 2018. As co-founders of the whiskey brand, they both wanted to give consumers that sense of nostalgia without compromising quality. And it certainly paid off.
heritage distilling
What started as a friendly campfire gathering sparked an idea for a beverage alcohol company. With the fire roaring, whiskey flowing and good cigars being enjoyed by all, Heritage Distilling Company’s conception began.
marketing
Canned cocktail brand Tip Top Proper Cocktails shares different marketing and selling tips that have worked for the brand and what they're working towards in the future.
Lehua Brands' beverage line
Lehua Brands just recently announced expansion into Canada’s cannabis market. The California-based cannabis beverage and vape company is now selling its Voila! Infused sparkling drinks in over 250 dispensaries across Ontario. 
IV20
Blending the worlds of alcohol and cannabis has been attempted before, but has never been successfully done due to federal and regulatory complications. IV20 made its successful debut by blending together different terpenes, resulting in the spirit tasting and smelling like cannabis, but it's 100% vodka.
sprinter
In its first month since launching on March 21, Sprinter has shipped over 140,000 cases and is available in over 10,000 retailers and bars across 44 U.S. states. Chandra Richter, Sprinter’s head of product development and supply chain, explains how she worked with Kylie Jenner for over a year to create the perfect formula that consumers now know and love. 
gold's
Jason Gold, owner of Gold’s Wine & Spirits, a 2,000-square-foot single location in Middletown, RI, cites the store’s connection and involvement with the local community as one of the reasons it has been so successful.  “We’re pretty actively involved in the community,” he says. “It turns out you need booze...
For the second year in a row, Beverage Dynamics has recognized Missouri-based Macadoodles as the Retailer of the Year. Our article in 2023 focused on how founder Roger Gildehaus perfected his retail acumen, as an executive working at Walmart under its founder Sam Walton. Lessons learned from Walton helped propel...
Nestled into Bagley, MN, with a population of only 1,300 people, Bagley Liquor has managed to stand out in the small town. It also helps that they moved to a new area in 2014. Chosen for its location on US Hwy 2, the fresh space brings in a great...