Tariffs Force Hard Decisions For Liquor Retailers
Bev-alc retailers are adjusting their buying habits as the Trump administration’s signature economic policy continues to add volatility to the spirits and wine industries.
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
San Francisco Bar Star Thad Vogler Aims to Disrupt RTDs With New Brand
On the precipice of its first national chain retail placement, Waste arrives as the world’s first canned cocktail made from upcycled ingredients.
Banking on Mexican-Inspired Flavors, Brown-Forman Expands New Mix in The US
New Mix, Mexico’s top ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail, has been testing retail shelves across select markets this year, with a wider rollout announced today.
Diageo Names Consumer Industry Veteran as New CEO
Diageo has tapped Sir Dave Lewis to lead the world’s largest spirits maker into its next chapter, ending a months-long search following former CEO Debra Crew’s departure in July.
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.
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).