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For more than ten years, the story in the American spirits business was simple: people kept trading up. A guy drinking a mid-shelf bourbon moved into something nicer. A guy already buying the good stuff started looking at limited releases and small-batch bottles that cost twice as much. Even in yea

The group of major players guiding spirits policy in the United States just got a new name on its roster, and it's one that's been around a lot longer than the trade association itself. Disaronno International USA has signed on as a director member of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United Sta

California lawmakers just gave a nod to something a lot of guys have gotten used to since the pandemic hit: ordering a mixed drink along with dinner and taking it home in the car. The state Legislature passed AB 2663, a bill that keeps cocktails-to-go legal in California all the way through 2029. R

Why Platforms Like Unicorn Are Changing How Americans Buy Whiskey For anyone who has ever walked into a liquor store looking for a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle or Michter's 10 Year and walked out empty-handed, the frustration is familiar. Limited production runs, tight distributor allocations, and r

A Tennessee whiskey company steeped in American history is fighting for survival as mounting debts and internal disputes threaten to shutter operations permanently. Uncle Nearest, the brand that honors the legacy of a formerly enslaved master distiller, now finds itself drowning in $164 million of

The alcohol and beverage landscape in the United States is undergoing significant changes, with evolving consumer preferences and behaviors expected to shape the industry in 2025. New data highlights a series of trends that reveal how Americans are drinking differently and what they’re choosing to

The TTB or Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has issued the final ruling regarding the American Single Malt Whiskey category. The goal of this ruling is to protect the burgeoning category. The American Single Malt Commission (ASMWC) and the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DI

Lancaster Spirits Company has embarked on an exciting new venture by opening a state-of-the-art whisky distillery, dubbed the Whisky Room, at Lancaster Leisure Park in Northwest England. This new development aims to produce the company’s first single malt whisky, marking a significant milestone in

In the quiet town of Hickman, nestled in the far reaches of Western Kentucky, a new star is rising in the world of bourbon. Jackson Purchase Distillery , a relatively new player in the industry, is making waves with its top-quality bourbon and ambitious expansion plans. Located where Kentucky m

Milestone Beverages, a pioneering force in the world of whiskey, has unveiled its latest creation: Stateless Whiskey, a groundbreaking brand that leverages the power of molecular science to recreate the rare and expensive whiskeys that have long tantalized connoisseurs. This innovative endeavor is