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.
Uncle Nearest founders Fawn and Keith Weaver have made their final courtroom arguments to take back ownership of the troubled bourbon company after it defaulted on more than $100 million in loans and went into receivership.
Spirits-based ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs) posted another blowout two-week period, up more than 30% in dollar sales, as brands such as Cutwater and Sun Cruiser continued to pull consumers away from former leaders, according to an analysis of NIQ data from Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
This month’s distribution moves see gin-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail The Original Southside grab permanent shelf space at Whole Foods, a sake spritz making a multi-channel push, and a Mid-Atlantic tequila soda lock in a major partner.
After a judge placed Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey under receivership for defaulting on nearly $108 million in loans, founder Fawn Weaver continues her courtroom fight to take back the troubled bourbon company.
Private label products saw a banner year in 2025, with spirits ranking as one of the top growing categories. As some distillers aim to take advantage of the opportunity, will brands feel the squeeze?
Younger Americans aren't just drinking less – they're funneling their social spending into fitness rather than alcohol, according to a new report from the Bank of America Institute.
From yoga studios to luxury fashion houses to corporate campuses, a diverse ecosystem of alternative channels has quietly emerged as a small but meaningful growth opportunity for adult non-alcoholic (ANA) drinks – and mostly through organic discovery.
As functional drink brands look for a foothold in the booming alcohol alternatives space, one kava company is trying something new.
The convenience channel is facing headwinds, but alcohol is bucking the trend – and spirits in particular are punching above their weight, according to a new report from market research firm NIQ.
Breakthru Beverage Group is restructuring its operations and cutting jobs following a strategic review by its executive leadership team, CEO Tom Bené announced in a message to employees on Tuesday.
Surfside, the spirits-based iced tea category leader, is launching four new flavors as the brand continues its rise from a Northeast favorite to national ready-to-drink (RTD) powerhouse.
A former senior executive at Kentucky-based Bardstown Bourbon Company has filed a whistleblower lawsuit alleging discrimination, retaliation and broader workplace misconduct at the prominent whiskey producer.
The Seattle Seahawks may have won Super Bowl LX, but the real winner at Total Wine & More was Puerto Rico – or more specifically, Bad Bunny’s halftime performance that sent searches for Puerto Rican beverages skyrocketing.
Jack Daniel’s and Coca-Cola are expanding their ready-to-drink (RTD) line with the launch of 16 oz. single-serve cans for both Jack & Coke and Jack & Coke Zero, signaling how RTDs are searching for incremental growth through convenience retail.
