A Drink With… Katie Cooper, Co-Founder of Cooper Spirits
It would be hard to find someone working in the spirits industry that hasn’t heard of St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, the liqueur used so wildly it earned the moniker ‘bartender’s ketchup.’
Nostalgia Is the “Secret Sauce” For Shake Up Cocktails
It’s not often that the genesis for a ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail happens beyond a bar or a boardroom, but, in the case of Shake Up Cocktails, inspiration struck at a Midwest state fair.
Adult Non-Alc Brand Aplós Closes $5M To Fuel Expansion
Functional adult non-alc spirits brand Aplós has closed a $5 million funding round, the company announced today.
Report: BeatBox Exploring $700M Sale To Anheuser-Busch InBev
Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) is reportedly in talks to acquire party punch brand BeatBox, according to a story by the Wall Street Journal. Citing unnamed “people familiar with the matter,” the…
San Francisco Bar Star Thad Vogler Aims to Disrupt RTDs With New Brand
On the precipice of its first national chain retail placement, Waste arrives as the world’s first canned cocktail made from upcycled ingredients.
Banking on Mexican-Inspired Flavors, Brown-Forman Expands New Mix in The US
New Mix, Mexico’s top ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail, has been testing retail shelves across select markets this year, with a wider rollout announced today.
Diageo Names Consumer Industry Veteran as New CEO
Diageo has tapped Sir Dave Lewis to lead the world’s largest spirits maker into its next chapter, ending a months-long search following former CEO Debra Crew’s departure in July.
Spirits: New RTDs From Yoju, Big Sipz, Tip Top and More
The latest ready-to-drink (RTD) releases include soju-spiked Vietnamese coffee from Yoju, supersized Big Sipz, Kirin’s bestselling Japanese canned cocktail, and more. Here’s what’s new on the shelves.
Alcohol Industry Trade Groups Back Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Beverages
Trade associations representing the bev-alc industry have joined a growing chorus calling to ban the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived drinks.
RTDs Continue Climb, Taking Share From Vodka and Aperitifs
Ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails are now a regular part of drinkers' routines and growing at the expense of some of the biggest summer trends in spirits.
New Belgium to Test New Canned Cocktails
A pair of new ready-to-drink (RTD) offerings are coming from New Belgium in 2026, including Kirin’s top-selling canned cocktail and a vodka cocktail with a “subtle nod” to the Voodoo Ranger franchise.
Craft Spirits Distillery Tattersall Expands Into THC-Infused Beverages
Another craft distiller is expanding into THC-infused beverages. Wisconsin-based Tattersall Distilling announced today the launch of Tattersall Functional Beverages, two THC-infused drinks blended with adaptogens and electrolytes.
Spirits Distribution: Tequio and SipMargs Land New Partners, Bardstown Switches Up NY
In this month’s distribution moves, Tequila ready-to-drink brands (RTD) Tequio and SipMargs expand with major partners, Bardstown Bourbon makes moves in New York, and Archer Roose flies into a major travel channel.
Owney’s Rum Returns To Roots As Founder Reacquires Brand From Proximo Spirits
After several years under the ownership of Proximo Spirits, Brooklyn-born Owney’s Rum has returned to its founder.