DISCUS Partners With WSET to Offer Sake Courses
The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) has partnered with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust to offer WSET Level 1 and Level 2 Award in...
Deep Eddy Vodka Expands Espresso Expression Nationwide
Deep Eddy Vodka has launched Deep Eddy Espresso nationwide after a limited release in the Austin market sold out following its debut in November.
The...
Podcast: Social Drinking Experiences With State Line Distillery
State Line Distillery in Madison, WI, operates both a production distillery and a cocktail lounge. This gives the company a front-row seat to a...
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,”...
Pernod Ricard, Brown-Forman Terminate Merger Talks
In March, Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman confirmed that they were in talks regarding a potential combination of the two global drinks corporations. However, this...
Kristin Beltzer Voted Incoming Chair-Elect To NABCA Board
Kristin Beltzer, Administrative Commissioner to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC), was voted incoming chair-elect to the NABCA Board of Directors.
She will assume her responsibilities...
Wine Reviews: Old World Wines
We asked the our national wine panel to taste and rate Old World Wines. As always, these reviews include tasting notes, ratings and suggested...
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...
President Trump Signs Cannabis Rescheduling Order
Yesterday, the Trump Administration officially directed the Attorney General to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III substance. This marks a milestone for the industry, acknowledging at last what medical professionals, patients and millions of Americans have understood for decades: cannabis has accepted medical use and does not belong alongside the most dangerous controlled substances.
Tasting the 2025 Beaujolais Nouveau Wines
Bourbon has September in America, while beer has October in Germany. What about wine? We pop champagne for New Year’s, but otherwise the only...














