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Entrepreneur Awarded 100K to Fund Adult Beverage Company

Inspiro Tequila was named the winner of Sprout Beverage's Fall 2023 Pitch Day. Inspiro will receive a $100,000 investment in capital and services, according to a news release. Pitch Day serves as the culmination...

Aguasol Additive-Free Tequila

Fully mature agave, natural spring water, and the Jalisco, Mexico sunshine are the only three things inside Aguasol’s newly launched tequila. Designed for music festivals and sporting events, Aguasol is made by a fourth-generation...

WSWA’s SipSource Q3 Report Identifies Wine and Spirit Trends

Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America’s (WSWA’s) SipSource released its Q3 2023 report and announced a slew of 2024 product enhancements, including the industry’s first rigorous, fully transparent, data-backed forecasting capability. WSWA SipSource’s Q3 report identifies...

Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal Unveils Limited-Edition Expression: Contraluz 11:11

Known for its innovative and award-winning spirits, Mexican-based Casa Lumbre just debuted its limited-edition expression of Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal. As the first Cristalino Mezcal, Contraluz continues to lead the category in innovation and luxury...
Old Elk Master Distiller Greg Metze.

Old Elk Master Distiller Shares Secrets for Success

In a sea of spirit companies that claim to have the best product, the key to standing out is to go against the grain and find different ways to curate your drink. One of...

NBWA’s 11th Next Generation Conference Empowers Emerging Beer Industry Leaders 

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) wrapped up its 11th Annual Next Generation Success in Leadership Conference yesterday in Dallas, Texas. The conference drew more than 250 of the beer distribution industry’s rising stars...

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...