New Riff Distilling is beginning a $3 million renovation of the distillery’s public areas, including the first floor gift shop space and the third floor event space, which will become the new home for The Aquifer, the distillery’s tasting and cocktail bar. The distillery will remain open for visitors throughout the project.
Following a highly successful four-state launch in 2022, Green River Distilling Co, part of Bardstown Bourbon Company, is expanding in 2023 with two new expressions and distribution in 21 new markets.
11 Ravens, the premier US-based design and manufacturing company for custom luxury game tables including billiards, table tennis, poker, mahjong, etc., is pleased to announce the launch of its tequila brand Ravella. This represents the company’s first foray into the premium spirits market and, by extension, its establishment of a new lifestyle brand portfolio.
Since launching in 2021, sparkling mixer maker Betty Buzz’s business has been humming along, reporting four-digit year-over-year retail sales growth as it establishes itself in retail accounts nationwide. Founded by actress Blake Lively, the brand is now launching new flavors and expanding into the on-premise channel.
Ohza, the original canned mimosa company and one of the fastest-growing ready-to-drink cocktail brands in the industry, is pleased to announce that it has secured distribution for its portfolio across a variety of prominent national chains in the United States.
Sanctified Spirits LLC, makers of Oak & Eden, is thrilled to announce that six of its premium whiskies have been certified kosher. This level of certification for permanent finished and infused whiskeys is a first for the spirits industry as many kosher-certified whiskeys are single barrel offerings.
Just in time for spring break, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits announced plans to acquire Miami-based WEBB Banks, extending its footprint to the Caribbean, Central America and South America. The distributor will also now service WEBB Banks’ travel retail and cruise sector clients.
Old Line Spirits announced changes to award-winning American Single Malt Whiskey offerings as the distillery looks to continue growth in the emerging ASM market. Starting this spring, the distillery will offer a Flagship ASM at 95 proof and a Navy Strength ASM at 114 proof.
James Bay Distillers, Ltd. has announced it’s latest gin release, their coriander-forward Seattle Dry Gin, which is available for sale at the distillery at Paine Field in Everett, WA, and online.
Lux Row Distillers announced the newest variant in the Rebel brand family: Rebel 100 Straight Rye Whiskey. Rebel 100 Rye is set to reach retail shelves across the country later this month at a suggested retail price of $19.99 per 750 ml bottle.
Push Beverages launches their new Tribe Tea package this spring. This new bottle was chosen to address various areas of feedback from clients over the years including being able to see the iced tea from the bottle, smaller easy-to-handle 12 packs with no cardboard waste and reduced per-unit calorie count.
Junglee, the up and coming South Asian Inspired Ready to Drink Crafted Cocktail brand has announced its distribution agreement earlier this month with Allied Beverage Group, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive wine and spirits distributor.
Lexington-based RD1 Spirits announces its expansion of bourbon distribution to Indiana through Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), representing the brand’s growth beyond its home state of Kentucky.
Women filmmakers make up only 24%* of the top filmmaking roles in the industry, so as a brand with a longstanding commitment to progressing gender equity, this awards season, Johnnie Walker is celebrating women trailblazers who changed the fabric of film, and enabling future generations of women filmmakers, by leaning into one of Hollywood’s most iconic symbols – the red carpet.
