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Hotaling & Co. Strengthens Commitment to Its Owned Brands

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Hotaling & Co., San Francisco’s leading artisanal spirits distiller & importer, announced a newly-developed leadership role with the appointment of Liz Brusca to Vice President of…

Taste Radio: Dan Aykroyd Is (Probably) A Better Salesman Than You

Sketch comedian. Ghostbuster. Vodka entrepreneur. It’s all in a life’s work for Dan Aykroyd. The co-founder of iconic spirit brand Crystal Head Vodka, Aykroyd spoke about the company’s adherence to business fundamentals and premium positioning, what makes him an effective salesman and the limited impact of his celebrity on the brand’s success. He also explained what postal work has to do with the ownership team’s harmonious relationship and answered an infamous question with a “little g.”

Yerbaé Raises $4M, Leans Into Sports & Entertainment

Yerbaé has raised over $4 million in the “first tranche” of a new funding round backed by a variety of athletes and entertainers, the Arizona-based plant-based beverage brand announced yesterday.

Jove Launches New Formats, Brand Partnerships To Build Distribution

Functional alkaline water brand Jovē has been building retail partnerships in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic and is preparing for a national push on the back of new format innovation, a hybrid distribution model and brand sponsorships.

Wolves to Introduce American Single Malt Lot Two

LOS ANGELES — Wolves, the luxury whiskey brand founded by culture mavericks James Bond (Undefeated) and Jon Buscemi (Buscemi, Truff), announces that a limited allocation of Lot Two, the second…