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 ...

Foley Family Wines & Spirits is entering the fast-growing RTD space via a new partnership with the Sabe brand. Under the deal, Foley will handle Sabe’s canned cocktail range, which includes 13%-14% ...

Luxury industry veteran Chris Gabaldon took the helm of Moët Hennessy North America earlier this year amid a tumultuous time in the drinks business. Continue reading → SirDavis, the new whisky from ...

News Briefs for June 13, 2025 June 13, 2025 Rémy Cointreau has extended the partnership between Cointreau and actress Aubrey Plaza, releasing a new evolution of last year’s “MargaRight” campaign. This ...

With the national hemp-derived THC industry facing total prohibition under a Republican budget bill making its way through Congress, the hemp industry is receiving support from U.S. alcohol ...

The California State Assembly has given reprieve to the state’s struggling cannabis industry, with lawmakers unanimously shooting down a proposed 25% tax hike on cannabis via Assembly Bill AB564. The ...

California wine brand Bonterra, part of the 3.2-million-case Viña Concha y Toro USA portfolio, is aiming to enter new occasions and take share from RTDs with a new offering called Ranch Wine. Continue ...

•Champagne Billecart-Salmon is introducing a vintage 2016 bubbly. The new vintage bottling is made from 100% Grand Cru vineyards, including Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims and Chardonnay from Côte ...

Diageo has announced a deal to acquire super-premium gin label Aviation and New York-based parent company Davos Brands for as much as $610 million. Continue reading → Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds took ...

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 ...

Kanosuke Distillery was founded in 2017 as part of a wave of new players in Japan’s ongoing whisky renaissance. As its whisky has matured, the distillery has been offering a handful of limited ...

New Jersey-based importer and producer Opici Wines & Spirits has agreed to acquire importer Pacific Highway Wines from owners Robert Oatley Vineyards and Giesen Group for an undisclosed sum. Beginning ...