Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti last week filed a lawsuit against six online liquor retailers accused of illegally selling liquor from out-of-state, an aggressive move that suggests retailers and brands may be facing greater scrutiny about how they ship products.
Growing up, Spencer Hoddeson said he mostly heard the term “gay” in a negative context. Now, he wants to destigmatize the word and create representation in spaces that traditionally don’t have LGBTQ-owned products, one Gay Water at a time.
Yellowstone’s Dutton family may be on a strike-imposed hiatus, but the show’s 6666 Grit & Glory beverage-alcohol brand keeps rolling. 6666 Grit & Glory has launched a $3 million media campaign and sweepstakes for a walk-on role on one of the franchise’s productions once the writers and actors strikes end and the Duttons return.
James Bond favorite Belvedere Vodka made an announcement earlier this month: the brand has now transitioned to being fully organic.
Whiskey giant MGP Ingredients has announced it will cease operations at its Atchison, Kansas distillery come January 2024.
Remy Cointreau-owned distillery Bruichladdich has revealed an eco-friendly revamp of packaging for its flagship whisky, the Classic Laddie.
In a new ad campaign, Workaholics actor Blake Anderson takes on a question likely popping up on college campuses around the county: why does ready-to-drink cocktail BuzzBallz come in a round, tennis ball-sized bottle?
Stoli Group has announced a reshuffle of leadership roles today, appointing former CFO Chris Caldwell as its new global CEO.
Heidi Dillon was appointed CEO of Distill Ventures (DV) last month, the Diageo-backed independent drinks accelerator whose investments include Westward Whiskey, Ritual Zero Proof, and ready-to-drink cocktail Vervet, among others.
Summer campaigns continue with High Noon and Casa Azul going after golfers, plus Nas and Hennessy collaborate on a Hip-Hop tribute.
Dutch spirits producer Lucas Bols has acquired Nuvo Sparkling Liqueur from the U.S.-based London Group for $5.7 million.
Blake Lively is the newest celebrity to jump into the booze world, although she’s already had one foot in the door.
Sometimes it’s better to be right than to be early. Before the no/low alcohol category grew into a $11 billion business, Haus, a low-ABV Sonoma-based aperitif brand launched to much buzz in 2019.
With traffic at bars and restaurants expected to pick up this holiday weekend, new data from on-premise market research firm CGA provides some insight on the top spirits and RTDs, and who will be enjoying them.
