Mid-Strength Spirits are the Next Zero Proof
Mid-strength spirits are having their moment thanks to moderation-minded consumers. While the rise of zero-proof alcohol is still prevalent, drinks with less alcohol content are also gaining the interest of younger drinkers looking for...
New Riff Distilling Expands Distribution to Arkansas
Independently-owned New Riff Distilling is now distributing its Kentucky-made bourbons, ryes and gins across Arkansas, the 27th state in which its products are available. Arkansas Wine and Spirits Wholesale, based in Little Rock, is...
Boochcraft Organic Hard Kombucha Debuts New Sparkling Apple Flavor
Original hard kombucha company Boochcraft just announced the release of Sparkling Apple, the newest flavor in the brand’s lineup of plant-based, organic hard kombucha. As a new seasonal selection, Sparkling Apple has launched at...
Mount Gay Rum Launches New Terroir Driven Series
Today, Mount Gay, the world’s largest running rum distillery, revealed the First Edition of the Single Estate Series. This new annual release celebrates Barbados and embodies the terroir of the birthplace of rum.
Located in...
NBWA 2023 Shows Rapidly Changing Beer Industry
The U.S. beer industry remains in a state of uncertainty and transition, as old staples shrink and new opportunities emerge, in line with shifting consumer tastes. Such was the picture painted by the 86th...
Australian Hard Kombucha Brand Makes Waves in the US
In recent years, consumers have been gravitating towards healthier alcoholic beverages. The rise of “better-for-you” alcoholic beverages has opened new and profitable sectors to an overall alcohol industry that has an estimated $360 billion...
Nominations Open for Beverage Wholesaler’s Inaugural 40 Under 40
The Beverage Information Group is looking for the best young leaders in the alcohol industry with its inaugural 40 Under 40 program.
Members of all tiers and connected companies are eligible to submit nominations and...
Pop Culture
Thanks to a plethora of new styles and products, it's a thrilling time for sparkling wine.
Sparkling wine has come into its own as a beverage that transcends celebratory toasts. As author Hester Browne...
The Beer Industry Transitions
Perhaps more so than any other alcohol category, beer has undergone the most change in the past five years.
Pre-pandemic, a rise in microbrewery taprooms drove greater consumer experimentation, which in turn helped fuel a...
2023 Growth Brands Beer Hall of Famers
Samuel Adams - Boston Beer Company
Making its debut in 1984, the Samuel Adams brand is recognized as one of the largest and most respected craft beer brands with a particular focus on lagers and...
