Betting On Texas Spirits, Patrón Founder Acquires Waterloo Gin
Billionaire spirits empresario John Paul DeJoria is expanding his portfolio announcing today the purchase of Waterloo Gin for an undisclosed sum.
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.
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CGA: D.C. Tops Nevada In Cocktail Consumption, Hotel Guests Going NA
With the election looming, is it too much of a surprise that Washington, D.C. has overtaken Nevada as the number one U.S. location for cocktail consumption? That’s according to new data from NIQ-owned on-premise data firm CGA.
NIQ: Total Bev-Alc Sales Declines Ease Through Labor Day Weekend
The latest data set from NIQ showed a modest improvement in sales declines for total BevAlc in the two-week period before September 7, which included a tepid labor day weekend, according to analysis from Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Report: Craft Spirits Face First Decline in Recent History
In 2023, U.S. craft spirits faced the first dip in sales, volume and share in recent history according to data from the 2024 Craft Spirits Data Project, released today by the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and Park Street.
Coca-Cola, Bacardi Launching Rum Cocktail RTD in Limited Markets
The Coca-Cola Company is expanding its reach in bev-alc with another ready-to-drink canned cocktail (RTD).
From RTDs to Rum: How Spirits Are Rebranding In a Saturated Market
Across oversaturated retail shelves, bev-alc brands are under pressure to stand out.
A Drink With…Meghan Ireland, WhistlePig’s Chief Blender
We talked with Meghan Ireland, WhistlePig’s chief blender, about how the company culture fosters experimentation, where she finds inspiration, and even what opportunities Dry January brings. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
Flaviar Acquires Speakeasy Co., Boosting B2B Business
Bev-Alc marketplace Flaviar has acquired industry fulfillment service provider, Speakeasy Co., bolstering its B2B capabilities as it aims to become a multi-billion-dollar global bev-alc e-commerce player. Terms of the cash and stock deal were not disclosed.
Bump Williams: New-to-World Brands at Forefront of Spirits RTD Growth; Sales Trends Slow By More Than Half
Spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) products will face a challenge to maintain double-digit growth rates in 2025, including a decluttering of items at retail in order for the segment to remain healthy, according to Bump Williams Consulting’s (BWC) monthly report.
A Drink With… Ana Rosenstein, CEO of Amante 1530
We chatted with the founder of Amante 1530 about how she’s applying a profit-over-growth mindset to bev-alc, where she sees opportunity for more aperitif amaro players, and why her celebrity investor takes a backseat in the company’s branding (hint: there’s a “message in a bottle”).
Earnings: Brown-Forman, Pernod Ricard Post Sales Declines, Anticipate Return to Growth in 2025
Despite reporting single-digit quarterly sales declines during separate earnings calls today, both Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard remained optimistic about their abilities to return to growth in 2025.
How Gin & Juice Aims to Leverage Snoop and Dr. Dre For A Gin Revival
Ready-to-drink products have built their brands around different cocktails: some are sessionable seltzers or old classics, others are obscure cocktails that haven’t yet hit mainstream. But Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop, so far, is the only one that has emerged from a 90s rap anthem.
NIQ: Fourth Category Products Reach $13 Billion
Ready-to-drink (RTD) products surpassed $13 billion in off-premise sales in the 52-week period ending July 13, up +4% year-over-year (YoY), according to a mid-year report from market research firm NIQ.
Spirits Distribution: Green River Aims for On-Prem; Alc-A-Chino Buzzes Into Live Nation
Our latest distribution roundup finds Green River going after bartenders in new markets and Alpine Distilling chasing Tennessee's culinary scene, while Howie’s Spiked Alc-A-Chino signs a deal with Live Nation. Plus, news from Good Days and Costa Tequila.