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Spirits Feature: Despite Uncertainty, Capital is Still Out There

In the first quarter of 2020, thanks to Covid-19, the investment landscape for spirits—and literally every other category—quickly devolved into something unexpected. So what does this mean for investors and entrepreneurs looking for venture capital funding?

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 86: GT Dave Has A Refreshing Take On His Iconic Brand

GT Dave, founder & CEO of GT’s Kombucha, spoke about the brand’s recent packaging refresh and what he viewed as significant problems in how consumers perceived each of the company’s product lines, how his perspective as a category creator impacted the moves, why he’s embraced a more public persona than in the past and reacted to the provocative “Forbes” profile of him.

Out of Office: On Draft Coffee Suppliers Pivot to Survive

As the COVID-19 pandemic has forced a shutdown of all non-essential businesses, leading to both mass layoffs and a widespread shift to work-from-home for white collar workers, the growing space for cold brew coffee on draft has been effectively halted. The impact has forced coffee brands and distributors that had relied heavily on the office channel to make rapid changes.

Quarantine Vodka Launches

Inspired by the ingenuity of spirits lovers who stayed home and came up with spectacular creative cocktails, Quarantine Vodka is designed to be a spirit made for sharing, stirring or shaking into your favorite cocktail to elevate your at home drinking experience long after lock down lifts.

WhistlePig Rye Whiskey Aligns With United Distributors Across Georgia

United Distributors Inc. has acquired the rights to represent WhistlePig Rye Whiskey throughout the State of Georgia. The announcement comes as WhistlePig continues to establish itself as the leader of the ultra-premium and luxury rye whiskey category.

Treaty Oak Distilling Secures Funding From Specialty Whiskey Lender Whiskey Capital Finance Co.

Treaty Oak Distilling, producer of Treaty Oak Whiskey and Waterloo Gin, today announced that it has closed financing from Whiskey Capital Finance, the nation’s foremost firm financing emerging whiskey brands. Treaty Oak is the first Texas-based distillery to secure financing from the firm, which specializes in lending to whiskey producers across the industry.

Office Hours: Common Challenges, Hard Choices for Brands & Investors Under Stress

Office Hours, BevNET and NOSH’s weekly live call-in show, returns Tuesday, May 26 at 3 p.m. ET. Jordan Gaspar, managing partner at AF Ventures and Ben Mand, CEO of Harmless Harvest will field questions from food and beverage industry entrepreneurs about investor and brand relationships and how they can evolve in a crisis climate.

Spirits Gallery: This Spring’s New Rum, Whiskey and Gin Releases

In this gallery, we highlight some of the notable new gin, rum and whiskey releases, including a Caribbean-inspired creation from a scotch label, Sagamore Spirit’s second collaboration with brewer Sierra Nevada, plus a pair of releases which will direct proceeds to charitable organizations.