New Riff Balboa Rye Returns for 2026
New Riff Distilling has announced the release of Balboa Rye, part of the distillery’s ongoing exploration with heirloom grains. This specialty whiskey received a warm welcome when...
New Bill Introduced to Extend Hemp Ban Timeline
Earlier this week, Representative James Baired (R-IN) introduced a bill that would give the hemp industry two more years before a federal ban on THC products would take effect. The legislation, H.R.7010, would extend the current one-year delay of the ban to three years– pushing implementation to November 2028.
Podcast: Alcohol Trends in 2026
What alcohol trends will be hot in 2026? We discuss with the folks at af&co. and Carbonate, the agencies behind the 18th annual Hospitality...
Hiyo Announces National Costco Rollout
Social tonic brand Hiyo just announced a major retail expansion with a national rollout at Costco warehouses.
Wine and Spirits Experienced A Challenging Finish to 2025
For the first time last year, the wine and spirits industry experienced double-digit declines in two consecutive months (October and November), underscoring the pressure building across the system. While three-month trends were partially impacted by one fewer shipping day in November, the underlying softness in demand remains difficult to ignore.
Marcado 28 Partners with Constantine Wines for Northeast Launch
Marcado 28, a small-batch tequila from Chefs Michael and Bryan Voltaggio, Master Tequilero Bruno Barba and Spirits That Rock LLC, has selected Constantine Wines as its distributor to manage the brand’s expansion into Maryland, Delaware and Washington, DC.
Read Our 40 Under 40 Alcohol Industry 2026
Welcome to our 2026 40 Under 40 Issue!
Take a look at some of the best young leaders our industry has to offer in our...
WSWA Announces Three Additions to Federal Affairs Team
WSWA announced the appointment of three key federal affairs leaders: Ben Castagnetti, Scott Luginbill and Kelsey Snyder. They will further strengthen WSWA’s advocacy presence in Washington, D.C., under the leadership of Dawson Hobbs, Executive Vice President, Government Affairs.
Southern Glazer’s Announces Retirement of Tony Truzzolino
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits announced the retirement of Tony Truzzolino, Executive Vice President & Managing Director for the Suntory Global Spirits portfolio, effective March 31, 2026.
Whiskey Review: Sazerac Rye Full Proof
Note: This review of Sazerac Rye Full Proof reflects the personal opinions of Editor Kyle Swartz. This bottle was sent to him as a...
