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Spirit Producers Advocate for Top Priorities at Capitol Hill

More than 200 distillers met virtually with lawmakers last week to address critical issues in the spirits industry, including asking legislators to ease direct-to-consumer shipping and the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) for regulatory efficiencies.

Diageo Acquires Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur Brand Mr Black

Global spirits conglomerate Diageo has acquired premium cold brew coffee liqueur brand Mr Black, in which it previously held a minority stake, the company announced today. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Sagamore Spirit Launches Sherry Finish Rye Whiskey

Sherry wine from Spanish vineyards and golden brown rye whiskey in Maryland’s distinct, approachable style are coming together once again in a limited-edition Sagamore Spirit Reserve Series Sherry Finish Rye Whiskey, announced by the award-winning distiller. 

Doubling Sales In A Year, Milo’s Tea Hits $400 million

Milo’s Tea Company has quietly become the fourth largest iced tea maker in the U.S. by steadily building new production capacity and incrementally expanding its target consumer base out of the regional south.