Mom Water Expands Leadership Team
Mom Water, popular fruit-infused vodka water, announced the appointment of two new executive leaders. Kara Woolsey, has been internally promoted to COO and Andrea Yorgy, a new hire, has joined the team as CFO.
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Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Returns as 2023 Winter Distillery Series
Woodford Reserve has released its highly-anticipated expression of Double Double Oaked Bourbon for 2023, part of an annual series that celebrates Master Distiller Chris Morris’ commitment to innovation and craftsmanship.
California-based Wholesaler Wine Warehouse to Join Breakthru Beverage Group
Breakthru Beverage Group announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire California-based Wine Warehouse, further expanding the company’s footprint to the largest U.S. beverage alcohol market.
Uncle Nearest Launches Initiative to Raise $1 Million For Underfunded HBCUs
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the top-selling Black-owned spirits brand in the world, announced the launch of its HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge, a nationwide initiative to raise $1 million dollars for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
30A Distilling Co Unveils Inlet Beach Peach Vodka
After a successful opening year, 30A Distilling Co finishes the calendar year by unveiling a brand new Inlet Beach Peach Vodka.
El Hempe Terpene-Infused Tequila Cocktails Signs on with Badger Liquor for Wisconsin Distribution
Expanding terpene-infused tequila cocktail brand El Hempe announced it has signed a distribution partnership with Badger Liquor, the largest beverage network in Wisconsin, according to El Hempe CEO Tony Bash.
Mystic Announces Pre-Sale of the First Bourbon Aged in Orbit
Mystic Farm & Distillery announces the launch of Mystic Galactic, the rarest spirit ever produced, a bourbon whiskey aged for one year in space.
Empirical Announces U.S. Expansion
Empirical, a flavor company revolutionizing spirits with its free-form approach, today announces its U.S. expansion with the opening of its first-ever distillery in North America.
Bar Convent Brooklyn Announces World-Class Education Committee
Bar Convent Brooklyn, one of the leading international trade events for the bar and beverage industry, officially announces its Education Committee for 2023, as well as the opening of Education Session submissions.
Rob Warren Joins Black Infusions Brands
Black Infusions Brands announced that noted spirits marketer Rob Warren has joined the team as Chief Growth Officer. Black Infusions crafts award-winning Black Fig, Gold Apricot, and Dark Cherry all-natural infused vodkas and The Original Dirty Shirley RTD.
Profile: Sia Whiskey’s Carin Luna-Ostaseski On Capital, Community & the Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund
Over the last decade, businesses owned by either people of color, LGBTQ people, women or the disabled have received only a 2% share of venture capital even though they represent over 50% of new business started, according to Hello Alice. Within spirits and alcohol overall, several industry groups and leaders have recently called attention to similar disparities.
U.S. Recognizes Bolivian Singani as Unique Category of Brandy
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (TTB) has recognized singani as a unique type of brandy and a distinctive product of Bolivia, designating the grape distillate as its own subcategory. The new rule will go into effect on February 13.
Copalli Spirits Names New CMO and Head of Sales
Copalli Spirits, the sales and marketing arm of Copalli Rum, is starting the new year off with two additions to its executive team.
Four Roses Distillery and OSMO Salt Create Toasted Vanilla Bourbon Salt
Four Roses, the Kentucky bourbon brand synonymous with Valentine’s Day, and OSMO Salt, purveyors of premium, chef-selected salt, debuts the latter’s first-ever spirit-infused flavor: OSMO x Four Roses Toasted Vanilla Bourbon Salt.