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New Tequila from VC Banks on Additive-Free Luxury

As new luxury tequilas aim to compete with those started by celebrity partners, one brand is hoping to carve out a niche in the segment by emphasizing what it doesn’t have.

Log Still Distillery Widens Distribution in The South

Log Still Distillery is entering two new markets. In a partnership with Winebow Fine Wine & Spirits and MadVines & Spirits, Monk’s Road line of bourbon and gins and Rattle & Snap Tennessee Whiskey line will hit shelves in South Carolina and Alabama, respectively, by the end of August.

Tepache Sazón Launches in Arizona

Though Tepache, a fermented beverage made from tropical fruit, has had a long-standing history in Mexico, it’s been relatively unknown in the US. Tepache Sazón, a new expression of this traditional Mexican beverage, aims to change this and introduce US drinkers to this refreshing beverage.

Taste Radio: This Life-Saving, Anti-Brand Entrepreneur Is A Lucky F*ck

Serial entrepreneur Richard Laver chronicles his path from a 12-year-old child who survived a plane crash that killed 136 people, to being homeless at age 27, to the birth of his daughter and how she inspired the development of successful plant-based nutrition brand Kate Farms. He also discussed the launch of Lucky F*ck, his upstart “anti-brand” line of energy drinks, and how it's following in the footsteps of Liquid Death.

CELSIUS Adds 5 New Colleges to Its Roster

CELSIUS, Essential Energy, maker of lifestyle drink, announced a partnership with LEARFIELD – the media and technology company powering college sports – to deepen and expand its footprint on campuses around the country through college football and men’s and women’s basketball.

La Caza Tequila Expands To Ohio

La Caza Tequila is excited to announce that it has expanded into its third market within three months of launch and is now available across the state of Ohio, including Akron, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus and Toledo.

Harsh Winds From Chi-Town: The Push To Nationalize Malört

If you’ve stumbled into a Chicago bar late at night, it’s likely you’ve been offered a shot of Jeppson’s Malört. Like Fernet to San Francisco, the Swedish-style liquor has become a bartender's handshake in the city and an unlikely regional icon. Now, hitting its 90th anniversary, the owners are building on its organic social media buzz, merchandise collection, and even its polarizing taste to push it into bars across the country.