Craft distillers hope to tweak state law to be able to charge for tastings and sell bottles – larger wholesalers oppose
USVI appeals to CARIFORUM in rum dispute
Sobieski owner Belvedere taken over by bondholders in debt deal
In a historic vote, the House of Representatives has passed a bill that would privatize the sale of wine and hard liquor in Pennsylvania
Despite a cutback in premium spirits across southern Europe, Gin is proving a surprising tonic for producers
Spirits giants toast high-end clientele – focusing on aspirational drinkers and wealthy individuals in fast-growth markets is a priority for liquor companies
Heavy drinkers get extra jolt of brain energy from booze, Yale study finds
CEDC scraps bond offer, extends bankruptcy deadline
Alcohol volume sales in the UK have fallen by 3% in the off-trade and 4% in the on-trade in 2012 driven by year-on-year alcohol duty rise
‘No chance of a glut’ say NZ winemakers as they celebrate bumper crop
Craft Beer is now a $10bn category
Yucaipa taps into U.S. Craft Beers – invests in startup that will spend over $100 million to help brewers boost capacity
Legislative panel in Pennsylvania endorses revamped liquor bill
New breakaway sparkling wine appellation to rival Cava
Vodka-Red Bulls and other energy drink cocktails may soon be illegal for bars in Tennessee to serve – new bill bans energy drinks wherever alcohol is served
Spirit producers eye spiced rum market potential