Lucas Bols Acquires Non-Alcoholic Spirits Brand Fluère
Dutch drinks firm Lucas Bols has acquired Fluère, a premium alcohol-free spirits brand from the Netherlands. The approximately $1.05 million deal was completed January 1.
Shifting From Subscriptions, Speakeasy Aims to Build Digital Storefront for Premium Spirits
Founded in 2015, Speakeasy has since ditched the subscription box model and now offers technology, warehousing and order fulfillment for wine and spirits brands. It’s also one of the few white label e-commerce sites that provides brands the tools to implement a digital storefront on their own websites.
Spirits: 9 New Whiskey Launches to Ring in the New Year
In this first new whiskey roundup of 2023, Writers’ Tears brings its “Red Head” single malt expression stateside, Dingle Distillery releases its first core expression and TINCUP launches its oldest whiskey to date.
Sazerac to Move Portfolio From RNDC in Several States Including California, Texas & Florida
On the heels of moving its portfolio of brands to beer wholesalers in Washington state and Colorado last August, Sazerac Company announced last week a major change to its route-to-market in several states.
Where Will Consumers Drink in 2023? Data Experts Track Channels for Spirits and RTDs
As we move through the winter holidays and into 2023, beverage alcohol analysts have been weighing in on spirit trends and categories poised to lead in the new year.
Heritage Distilling Goes Public Post-SPAC Merger, Expands Network of Tribal Distilleries
Washington-based craft distiller Heritage Distilling announced this week its plans to merge with Better World Acquisition, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), to go public in a transaction that has a pro forma enterprise value of over $122 million.
Looking Ahead: Data Experts Weigh In on Holiday Sales and Beyond for Spirits
With 2023 around the corner, beverage alcohol analysts have begun tackling questions about holiday season sales and the outlook on spirits for the new year: How will economic conditions impact premiumization? Which spirits will continue to lead the way? And how will moderation trends continue to evolve?
Report: Craft Spirits Reach $7.5 Billion in U.S. Sales
American craft spirits are recovering from the pandemic’s downturn, according to new data from the Craft Spirits Data Project. Compiled by the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and Parks Street, the annual report released this week shows that craft distillers are growing in number of distilleries and in sales.
How Mom Water Is Making A ‘Karen’-Friendly Cocktail
Despite its name, Mom Water is not just gaining traction with its namesake audience. The fruit-infused vodka water that launched out of Indiana last year has made inroads at sporting arenas, college campuses and big box retailers alike. No one was more surprised than the husband and wife founders, Jill and Bryce Morrison.
Spirits: 12 New Whiskey Releases to Cap Off the Year
In this roundup of new whiskey releases, WhistlePig teams up with country music duo Brothers Osborne, Kentucky Owl celebrates Mardi Gras early and Stellum Spirits takes inspiration from the Hunter’s Moon.
Spirits: 12 Pre-Holiday Tequila and Mezcals to Be Thankful For
In this roundup of new tequila and mezcal releases, Maestro Dobel teams up with California-based winery Silver Oak, Nosotros unveils the first tequila to be aged in wet cider barrels and Casa Del Sol rolls out nationwide.
Sustainability-Minded Whisky Oxford Artisan Distillery Joins Distill Ventures
The Oxford Artisan Distillery, an ultra-premium English rye whisky producer, announced today it has joined drinks accelerator Distill Ventures via a minority investment from Diageo. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Spirits: 14 New Whiskey Launches (For Winter)
In this roundup of new whiskey releases, Bulleit brings back its Frontier Whiskey Barrel Strength Bourbon in time for the holiday season, Skrewball introduces its limited-edition Egg Nog and Puncher’s Chance unveils its oldest whiskey to date.
Pronghorn Invests in Three Black-Owned Spirit Companies
Pronghorn, an initiative focused on boosting Black spirits entrepreneurship, announced yesterday new investments in three companies: Tequila with Friends, Den of Thieves and Ego Tequila. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.