Lance Collins, Mike Repole Reunite to Launch RTD Tequila Cocktail Casa Azul
With tequila and ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails becoming two of the hottest alcohol categories, Lance Collins is looking to have a hand in both.
6 Recently Launched Summer RTD Cocktails
Though fall is just around the corner, many beverage brands and distilleries are still rolling out summer-inspired RTD cocktails. Check out this gallery for the most recent releases from brands like Cathead Distillery, Reed’s and OTR Premium Cocktails.
Distill Ventures Aims to Accelerate Representation in Spirits
If you’re a BIPOC or woman entrepreneur, the statistics on your access to capital aren’t promising. Black entrepreneurs, for instance, received 1% of the venture capital invested in U.S. startups in the first half of 2021, according to CrunchBase. Meanwhile, only about 2% of venture capital goes to women entrepreneurs.
Star Search: How Celebrity RTDs Are Competing for the Coldbox
Cut to commercial: In the Finland wilderness, actor Miles Teller makes friends with a bear, bonding over their shared love of The Finnish Long Drink, a ready-to-drink version of Finland’s signature gin cocktail. Many Americans may have never heard of a long drink, but they may recognize the “Top Gun: Maverick” actor.
Craft Standard Cocktail Mix Kegs Attempt to Take Draft Cocktails to the Next Level
Keeping up with consumer trends, twin brothers and business partners Don and William Ray shifted service at the nightclub and bars they owned in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to focus on craft cocktails made by hand. However, the cavernous rooms and massive bars were built to accommodate far more people than a typical intimate cocktail lounge, overwhelming bartenders and slowing down service time.
Inflation and COVID Mean More Drinking at Home, Says IRI
At-home drinking is here to stay, according to a new report from IRI Beverage Alcohol Research. With inflation concerns and on-premise challenges, consumers are opting to indulge at home – and these conditions are impacting growth opportunities, putting a premium on innovation and affecting everything from e-commerce strategy to packaging and premiumization.
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Retailer Boisson Lands $12M Seed Round
Non-alcoholic beverage retailer Boisson has closed a $12 million seed round that will support retail expansion in Los Angeles and fuel the launch of a new on-premise business division.
More Than A Niche, Non-Alc Spirits Are Still Finding Their Way
Will the Chili’s menu of the future feature a non-alcoholic margarita? Marcus Sakey, co-founder of Ritual Zero Proof, is betting on it.
6 New Whiskeys to Sip and Savor This Summer
This summer’s new whiskey releases saw brands paying homage to smoky summertime bonfires, releasing new 2022 editions of previously released products and rolling out new collaborations. Check out the gallery for new releases from WhistlePig, Hotel Tango and MF Libations.
5 New RTD Cocktails to Try This Summer
As the heat and humidity linger, many beverage brands are rolling out new ready-to-drink cocktails to help cool you down. Check out this gallery for five new offerings you can sip in the shade.
Low-Proof Vodka BODY Offers New Option in Emerging Space
Comedian and brand-builder Jilly Hendrix is the latest founder to get into the low-and-no-alcohol category with BODY, a 30% alcohol-by-volume (ABV) vodka that launched last week.
Baijiu Is the World’s Most Sold Spirit, But Will That Popularity Translate to the U.S.?
Baijiu producers claimed the top five spots on the world’s most valuable spirit brands list in 2021, but the spirit is still a novelty in the U.S. thanks a lack of accessibility and availability, according to Derek Sandhaus, co-founder of Ming River Baijiu.
Diversity in Spirits: Tribal-Owned Distillery Looks To Be a Model for Others
When the leadership of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians expanded its casino, a brewery and distillery seemed like a natural addition. But until a few years ago, distilling alcohol on reservations was illegal. Now, the Paskenta Brewery & Distillery is the first tribal-owned California distillery. One of just a handful of tribal-owned distilleries in the U.S., it’s also aiming to be a model for others.
Spearhead To Raise Awareness for African Spirits, Fuel U.S. Debut With $3M Investment from Pendulum
Black-owned South African spirits group Spearhead announced today it has raised $3 million to expand the reach of its two products, Vusa Vodka and Bayab Gin, to the U.S., as well as launch new product lines and accelerate its marketing efforts.