Alcohol Industry Trade Groups Back Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Beverages
Trade associations representing the bev-alc industry have joined a growing chorus calling to ban the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived drinks.
Ferron Salniker
Spirits Editor
Ferron Salniker is the Spirits Editor, guiding our coverage of the spirits and RTD cocktail space. She reports for BevNET.com and Brewbound.com on everything from new subcategories in established liquor types to the growth of the craft spirits business.
Posts by Ferron Salniker
RTDs Continue Climb, Taking Share From Vodka and Aperitifs
Ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails are now a regular part of drinkers' routines and growing at the expense of some of the biggest summer trends in spirits.
Craft Spirits Distillery Tattersall Expands Into THC-Infused Beverages
Another craft distiller is expanding into THC-infused beverages. Wisconsin-based Tattersall Distilling announced today the launch of Tattersall Functional Beverages, two THC-infused drinks blended with adaptogens and electrolytes.
Owney’s Rum Returns To Roots As Founder Reacquires Brand From Proximo Spirits
After several years under the ownership of Proximo Spirits, Brooklyn-born Owney’s Rum has returned to its founder.
Kirin Eyes $1 Billion Sale of Four Roses Amid Whiskey Slump
Japan’s Kirin Holdings is looking to unload bourbon brand Four Roses for $1 billion, as part of a shift toward healthcare.
A Drink With… Devon Trevathan, Nomadic Distiller and Co-Founder of Liba Spirits
As a nomadic distiller, Devon Trevathan travels the world through her company, Liba Spirits, setting up shop in far-flung distilleries to work her magic with local ingredients, equipment, and artisans.
A Drink With… Colin Asare-Appiah, Mixologist and Bacardi Trade Director of Culture and Lifestyle
If there’s anyone with an eye for emerging cocktail trends, it’s Colin Asare-Appiah. The mixologist and author doubles as trade director of culture and lifestyle at Bacardi, and has over 20 years of experience mentoring bartenders nationwide.
The Zero Proof Playbook: Ben Branson On The Future Of Socializing
We chatted with Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip and Sylva, about his checklist for innovation, what consumers want from alcohol alternatives, and the biggest questions facing the future of adult non-alc – and how we socialize.
The Phony Negroni Built Its Brand In Bars, What’s Next?
With nearly three million bottles sold in the past 12 months, the makers of the negroni alternative have made a name for themselves as a gold standard in non-alc alternatives, all while avoiding outside investment.
US Spirits Exports Decline 9% Amid Trade Tensions
Following a record-high for U.S. spirits exports in 2024, exports fell 9% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025, driven by ongoing trade tensions, according to a new report released today by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).
Workforce Cut, Cognac Business For Sale as Uncle Nearest Navigates Receivership
The court-appointed receiver for Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey says the embattled whiskey company still holds “significant value,” but will need to clarify incomplete financial records and its capitalization table, and shed non-core assets before evaluating future offers for investment.
Sazerac Acquires Western Son Vodka & Distillery, Expanding Texas Footprint
Sazerac is acquiring Texas-based Western Son Vodka and Distillery, the company announced today.
InvestBev’s Accelerator Bets on RTDs, Rum and Culture in New Cohort
Private equity firm InvestBev kicked off its new accelerator cohort last month, a mashup of canned cocktails, wine, spirits, THC and other products representing the spectrum of adult beverages. What does the selection say about the future of the category?
Sazerac Expands RTD Portfolio with New Texas Brands
Sazerac Company has partnered with Molson Coors-aligned wholesaler Andrews Distributing on three new ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages in Texas, adding a regional portfolio to the spirit company’s expanding RTD business.