Alcohol law reform will be a main issue voted on in the November general election in Oklahoma.  State Question 792 would legalize beer and wine sales in grocery and convenient stores.  SQ 791, a proposal that goes against 792, will require elements such as 500 feet of...

Summerhill Winery in Texarkana, Texas recently exited their retail business and became a distributor.  The winery originally sold its wines at their own storefront, but a development in late 2014 made it legal for large grocers and convenient chains to sell alcohol. ...

The complications Brexit has caused for the spirits industry in Ireland have been vast.  This is has been made clear by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI).  DIGI is asking the government to “reduce excise tax on spirits by 15%.”  As a country with the second...

Crowdfunding has become a popular method for entrepreneurs to raise funds for their businesses, but it can be difficult to invest in industries like alcohol due to its 3-tier system and tied house regulations.  These complications arise when a party with an interest...

Breakthru Beverage will be renewing its US distribution contracts with Moet Hennessy in Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C.  The supplier and distributor began their relationship in 2005 when Charmer Sunbelt was one side of the partnership....

The recent boom of healthier alcoholic drink options reflects the trend of US consumers living healthier lifestyles.  The trend has resulted in a surge of investment from producers in low to non-alcoholic, organic, and natural beverages.  It is essential that...

The state of Pennsylvania has offered casinos the option to buy a $1 million license in order to sell liquor between the hours of 2 to 6 AM.  Legislators were expecting casinos to opt in, as they had planned on it generating $12 million that would go to filling a...

The American-owned Brown-Forman Corporation plans to launch its own distribution company in Spain.  The transition will take full effect in July of 2017 and is ultimately intended to elevate the Jack Daniel’s portfolio in the market.  Brown-Forman has already...

A ballot initiative to privatize liquor sales is now being considered in Utah.  Senator Jim Dabakis is the man who will be leading the charge against the control state’s current set up.  While he hopes to begin campaigning and fundraising soon, “a ballot initiative...