Penelope Adds Blackberry Old Fashioned to RTD Portfolio
Penelope Bourbon has launched Blackberry Old Fashioned, a new ready-to-drink cocktail made with straight bourbon and rye whiskey, orange bitters and blackberry simple syrup.
The...
Don Q Expands Rum Portfolio With Reserva, Reserva Especial
Don Q producer Destilería Serrallés has launched two new rum expressions, Don Q Reserva and Don Q Reserva Especial.
Don Q Reserva has a suggested...
Ritual Zero Proof Launches RTD Canned Cocktails
Ritual Zero Proof has entered the ready-to-drink category with a new line of canned non-alcoholic cocktails.
The lineup includes Margarita, G&T and Spritz expressions. Ritual...
Our 2026 Ready-to-Drink Growth Brands Awards Winners
The ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage category, which was up nearly 18% in 2025, has firmly established itself as the growth engine of the total U.S....
Beverage Alcohol Retailers Conference Returns to MN for 10th Anniversary
The Beverage Alcohol Retailers Conference (BARC) will return home for its 10th anniversary.
Created as a national conference focused on off-premise beverage alcohol retailers, BARC...
Our 2026 Spirits Growth Brands Awards Winners
Following our 2026 Wine Growth Brands Awards Winners, we now present our spirits winners, representing the fastest-growing and most-consistent brands from the past year.
The...
Podcast: The State of Wine in 2026
What is the state of the wine industry in 2026? And should we be worried or cautiously optimistic? For answers, we talk with Eric...
Chris Graham Prepares to Lead NABCA as the Next Chairman
As Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Revenue, Chris Graham oversees a broad portfolio that includes the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control, placing him at...
Trump Administration Signals End to Scotch Tariffs
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will remove tariffs tied to Scotch whisky imports after hosting King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their...
Our 2026 Wine Growth Brands Awards Winners
“Consumption of wine is down across the board, and while consumers are purchasing fewer bottles, they are placing greater emphasis on quality and value,”...
