A new report reveals what brands are dominating menus at the country’s most influential cocktail bars.

The world’s leading cocktail conference, Tales of the Cocktail, kicks off this week in New Orleans, gathering thousands of bar professionals and spirit reps from across the globe.

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti last week filed a lawsuit against six online liquor retailers accused of illegally selling liquor from out-of-state, an aggressive move that suggests retailers and brands may be facing greater scrutiny about how they ship products.

Growing up, Spencer Hoddeson said he mostly heard the term “gay” in a negative context. Now, he wants to destigmatize the word and create representation in spaces that traditionally don’t have LGBTQ-owned products, one Gay Water at a time.

James Bond favorite Belvedere Vodka made an announcement earlier this month: the brand has now transitioned to being fully organic.

Whiskey giant MGP Ingredients has announced it will cease operations at its Atchison, Kansas distillery come January 2024.

Remy Cointreau-owned distillery Bruichladdich has revealed an eco-friendly revamp of packaging for its flagship whisky, the Classic Laddie.

In a new ad campaign, Workaholics actor Blake Anderson takes on a question likely popping up on college campuses around the county: why does ready-to-drink cocktail BuzzBallz come in a round, tennis ball-sized bottle?

Stoli Group has announced a reshuffle of leadership roles today, appointing former CFO Chris Caldwell as its new global CEO.

Heidi Dillon was appointed CEO of Distill Ventures (DV) last month, the Diageo-backed independent drinks accelerator whose investments include Westward Whiskey, Ritual Zero Proof, and ready-to-drink cocktail Vervet, among others.

Summer campaigns continue with High Noon and Casa Azul going after golfers, plus Nas and Hennessy collaborate on a Hip-Hop tribute.

Dutch spirits producer Lucas Bols has acquired Nuvo Sparkling Liqueur from the U.S.-based London Group for $5.7 million.