In the second part of our interview with Mac Brands lead investor Nishant Machado, CEO David Mukpo, and president Jared Dougherty, we touch on growth trends in hemp THC compared with other beverage ...

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 → ...

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.

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

•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 ...

With a sprawling U.S. presence of nearly 250 store locations and revenues of $5.5 billion, Total Wine & More continues to be a national force in beverage alcohol retail with no plans to slow down.

•The Missouri Attorney General has begun a crackdown on the state’s illegal hemp THC market, issuing cease-and-desist letters to retailers across the state accused of selling banned hemp THC products.

Bacardi-owned Dewar’s was up nearly 20% to 1.1 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank, ranking second after Johnnie Walker in the blended Scotch category. Dewar’s has seen a ...

Pernod Ricard has begun a restructuring effort aimed at simplifying its business, with the company planning to split its portfolio into two units, one including whiskies, Champagnes, and Cognac, and ...

•Last week, the House Appropriations Committee passed Republican-led agricultural legislation that could devastate the U.S.’s hemp-derived THC and CBD businesses. The legislation now advances to the ...

While Tequila growth has moderated lately after the boom of the past few years, certain areas of the market continue to progress rapidly. Among them are so-called “craft Tequilas,” which are up by ...