Continuing our look at the top whisk(e)y brands in the U.S., category marketers are responding to industry headwinds with stepped-up advertising efforts emphasizing their heritage, as well as innovation plays intended to draw interest from both new and existing consumers. Continue reading →

In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, Delicato Family Wines has revamped its U.S. distributor alignment, with Johnson Brothers, Breakthru, Columbia Distributing, and Empire Merchants set to gain new business from the 15-million-case California winemaker. Continue reading →

One year after Arista Winery, a Russian River Pinot Noir and Chardonnay specialist, sold its 36-acre estate and winery, the owners have announced the brand is winding down as well. Continue reading →

• Texas Hill Country distiller Milam & Greene has announced that CEO Heather Greene has stepped back from leading day-to-day operations and will focus on whiskey making, innovation, and industry advocacy moving forward. Continue reading →