The Zero-Proof Playbook: The Future Of Non-Alc Hospitality, According to The Maze
The Maze, New York City’s first alcohol-free members club, opened this fall in Flatiron aiming to become a go-to destination for sober and sober-curious New Yorkers.
Uncle Nearest ‘Insolvent,’ Receiver Faces Barriers Selling Assets
The court-appointed receiver for Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey says the embattled whiskey company is insolvent – and warned the company needs a sale or complete refinancing by mid-2026 to survive.
As Non-Alc Cocktails Enter Their Craft Era, Will Alt-Spirits Get Left Behind?
The best New York bars for non-alc cocktails don’t heavily rely on non-alc spirits, according to the Inaugural NYC’s Best Bars for NA 2025 Awards.
Hiyo Leans Into Refinement, Not Expansion, After Breakout Growth Year
Hiyo Social Tonics is coming off a major growth year that welcomed investment from Constellation Brands and Live Nation, signs of confidence behind its relaxing “social tonics” positioning. Now, the brand is working to win over everyone else.
From Lobby Bars to Minibars, Hotels Are Rethinking Beverage Programs
Adult non-alc cocktails are gaining momentum in luxury hotels, with one major chain reporting a 32% sales increase over the past three years. But functional ingredients and education still create challenges.
IWSR: Health Drives Alcohol Replacements, Curiosity Fuels “Alcohol Adjacent” Drinks
Both direct alcohol replacements and functional “alcohol adjacent” drinks are surging in popularity, but new data suggests the two categories are growing for different reasons – and are not necessarily competing.
Spirits and RTDs Lead Early-Year Rebound as Volumes Tick Up
After a sluggish Christmas season, bev-alc showed some signs of stabilization in early January, with spirits and ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails driving modest momentum, according to analysis of NIQ data from Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
With Big Sipz and Private Label, Patco Brands Readies for the Next Phase of RTD Competition
Patco Brands launched in 2012 with a margarita business and a family-run operation. More than a decade later, the company has quietly evolved into one of the largest producers in the agave wine and ready-to-drink (RTD) space, operating at a scale that rivals far larger beverage groups while maintaining the agility of an independent.
Non-Alc Wilderton Aperitivo to Shut Down Operations After Seven Years
Wilderton Aperitivo, a zero-proof spirits brand that opened the country’s first non-alc distillery, is winding down operations after nearly seven years in business, citing a challenging capital environment.
With $10M Raise, Spiked Ade Wants To Move Vodka Into the Sports Drink Aisle
Serial food and beverage entrepreneur Jason Cohen has a theory that sports drinks are the next frontier for spirits-based RTDs – and he’s got $10 million in investment and an expansion plan to test it.
Stoli Group USA Moves to Liquidate Following Failed Bankruptcy Exit
Stoli Group USA, the owner of Stoli vodka, will move into the liquidation phase after initially filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2024.
New RTDs From K-Pop’s G-Dragon, Salt Point, and Rancho La Gloria
Winter ready-to-drink launches include fermented rice seltzers, yerba mate refreshers, and Greek canned cocktails, plus a K-Pop superstar-backed wine highball and tallboy cans from two big names.
Reyes In Talks to Acquire RNDC’s Business in 6 States, plus Washington, D.C.
Following the news of another major spirits supplier ditching Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), Reyes Beverage Group is “in active discussions” with RNDC “regarding potential business transactions” in six states, as well as Washington, D.C., a spokesperson confirmed to Brewbound today.
Mermaid Gin Lands Investment, Names New CEO for U.S. Push
Mermaid Gin has landed fresh investment and new leadership as the UK-born brand ramps up its push into the U.S. market, the company announced today.