Tip Top’s Kindred Spirits Series Bridges RTD Cocktails and Craft Beer

Want to encourage craft beer drinkers to pick up a craft ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail? Try offering more beer. Now in its third release, Tip Top Proper Cocktails’ Kindred Spirits Series is a first-of-its-kind RTD brand and brewery collaboration that reimagines classic cocktails through the lens of craft beer.

Drnxmyth Is Shutting Down. Here’s What Went Wrong

Drnxmyth, a pioneering startup in the ready-to-drink cocktail space, is now shutting down. The closure comes after a number of challenges, including struggles to lower margins, a tough pivot from its original e-commerce focus, and difficulties in securing a viable wholesale path.

New RTD Cocktails From BeatBox, Lone River, Tip Top and More

This latest roundup of summer ready-to-drink releases includes new takes on the espresso martini from a Bachelor contestant, malty collaborations from Tip Top, a soju cocktail refresh, and a vodka-spiked sun tea from Owl’s Brew. Here are a few of the newest cocktails on the shelf.

The Pathfinder Lands $3.6M to Fuel National Expansion

A spirits group known for its vodka is pouring more money into its adult non-alc (ANA) business. The Pathfinder, a fermented and distilled non-alcoholic amaro, closed a $3.6 million raise this month led by the Stoli Group, aimed at fueling expanded distribution.

Provi and RNDC Reach Settlement, Nationwide Service Agreement

E-commerce beverage-alcohol platform Provi and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) have reached a “mutually satisfactory resolution” of their yearslong legal battle, which has ended with a settlement, the companies announced.