“What is the purpose of a cocktail?”: Six Questions with Greenbar Distillery
If it’s weird, it must be Greenbar. That could be the tagline for Los Angeles’ first post-prohibition era distillery, Greenbar Distillery, according to its owner.
Distribution: RTD Dirty Shirley Partners with SGWS, Expands to New Markets
Ready-to-drink cocktail Dirty Shirley has partnered with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS), the company announced today, as it expands the reach of the nostalgic brand into new territories.
Campari Sales Up 8%; Optimistic for 2024
Campari announced today a +8.2% rise in net sales on a reported basis to $3.1 billion (€2.9 billion) in FY 2023 with a strong end to the year in Q4, driven by aperitifs, tequila and bourbon.
With Thinking Tree Acquisition, Heritage Distilling Reaches Deeper into Regional Growth
In a move foreshadowing one way in which consolidation in the craft spirits world may potentially evolve, Heritage Distilling Co last week announced the acquisition of fellow Eugene, Oregon-based spirit company, Thinking Tree Spirits.
Spirits: Export Data Shows Scotch, French Spirits Down; Mezcal Decelerates
Exports of several global spirits slumped in 2023, what does new data say about headwinds facing rising spirits like Scotch whiskey and mezcal?
Bernstein: Is US Alcohol Consumption Decline a Temporary Blip or Long Term-Trend?
Analysts at Bernstein have answered the No. 1 question they were asked last year: What is happening to U.S. alcohol consumption and what does it mean for the future of the sector?
Casa Azul Appoints Former Gallo Exec Dennis Carr as CEO
Casa Azul, the tequila company from the beverage innovators behind non-alc brands Fuze, NOS, BodyArmor and Core, announced today it has appointed Dennis Carr as its new CEO.
MHW 2024 Predictions: Values-Driven Branding Key As Inventories Remain High
With inflationary pressures still impacting inventory cycles, brands will need to focus on core offerings and distinguish themselves by sharing more about their values in 2024, according to predictions from executives from MHW, a beverage alcohol importer and service provider, shared during a webinar.
DISCUS: 2023 Spirits Sales Flat; RTD Retail Access Legislative Priority
Spirits sales in the U.S. were flat in 2023, but maintained a very slight revenue lead over beer for the second year in a row, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) in its annual economic briefing today.
Spirits Distribution: NightOwl Aims for Buzz in New States, Lodestar Debuts in CA
In this latest round of distribution news, we check in with caffeinated cocktails Bold Move Beverages and NightOwl Martini, newcomer Lodestar Whiskey, and flavored tequila Madam Paleta.
WSWA: SipSource EOY Data Points to Challenges Ahead
With wholesaler inventories at historic highs and consumers pulling back on spending, the BevAlc industry faces challenges ahead, according to SipSource analysts in a recap of the industry in 2023.
JuneShine Receives 7-Figure Investment From Private Equity Firm InvestBev
California canned cocktail and hard kombucha maker JuneShine has received a seven-figure investment from private equity firm InvestBev.
The Drivers Shaping RTDs, Spirits and Non-Alc in 2024
What core drivers are BevAlc experts watching in 2024? We checked in with a data analyst, consultant and major retailer buyer on their outlook, including what investors will be looking for, where there might be white space in hot categories, and how retailers are making buying decisions.
How 2023’s Legal Battles Are Shaping The Future of BevAlc
From lawsuits against major distributors to celebrity breakups, it's been a year of high profile BevAlc legal disputes. But what are the most important 2023 cases that lawyers are tracking into the next year and how might they impact the industry?