Keg 1 River City and K1 Management Services have signed a letter of intent to purchase the former RNDC business in Kentucky. Financials were not disclosed and, as RNDC’s Kentucky assets are in ...

With 86% growth to 16.4 million cases, according to Impact Databank, Spirit of Gallo’s spirits-based RTD High Noon Sun Sips vaulted into first place among all spirits brands in the U.S. last year.

Keg 1 River City and K1 Management Services have signed a letter of intent to purchase the former RNDC business in Kentucky. Continue reading → ...

•California’s Redwood Empire whiskey, part of the Purple Brands portfolio, is introducing The Hyperion, the first in a series of limited-edition annual releases. Continue reading → ...

After a brief glimmer of hope last week when President Trump said a trade deal with Canada was close, talks with our northern neighbor collapsed, resulting in the imposition of 50% tariffs on wine and ...

The global drinks industry could be primed for more consolidation, as top-five spirits players Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman confirmed initial talks toward a potential merger. Continue reading → ...

A group of Massachusetts-based THC companies has petitioned the Supreme Court, asking the Justices to consider their challenge to federal cannabis prohibition. The companies—Canna Provisions, Gyasi ...

New York-based importer and distributor T. Edward Wines & Spirits is adding to its Tequila portfolio with the Cascahuín brand. Continue reading → ...

After a strong month of June in which volume ran 5% ahead of last year, spirits are in positive territory by volume in control states in the year-to-date, if only by the slimmest of margins at +0.1%.

•High West Distillery, part of the Constellation Brands portfolio, has announced the 2026 edition of the Prisoner’s Share, the brand’s red wine cask finished blend of straight whiskies. Continue ...

Last Friday, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 5, banning hemp products with any detectable level of THC. The measure passed 21-8 and now the Texas House of Representatives will consider the ...

In part two of our interview, Total Wine’s senior vice president of Government Relations and Public Affairs Eric Brewer continues his discussion on the low-dose hemp beverage industry and its appeal ...