President Trump followed through Saturday on his threat to levy 25% tariffs on all goods from Mexico and Canada, with one exception being energy imports from Canada, which will face a 10% tariff. The drinks industry had hoped to gain a carve-out …

6 hours ago · News Briefs for February 7, 2025 February 7, 2025. Owensboro, Kentucky’s Green River Distilling Co. has introduced a new wheated single barrel Bourbon. Made from a mash of 70% corn, 21% wheat, and 9% malted barley, it’s available to …

2 days ago · News Briefs for February 5, 2025 February 5, 2025. Pernod Ricard-owned Skrewball Whiskey is extending with a 1.75-liter bottle. Retailing at $51, the new size is rolling out nationally ahead of the Super Bowl and is aimed at game-day parties and big-batch cocktail-making.

2 days ago · A View To Wine’s Future At Southern Glazer’s WineForward Symposium February 5, 2025. With the wine industry at a crossroads, Southern Glazer’s convened thought leaders from the business at its inaugural WineForward event on Monday, held in Denver ahead of the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Access Live event.

Jan 31, 2025 · President Trump confirmed last night that he intends to place 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico as soon as February 1, reiterating his previous pledge. Still, it appeared details on the policy are still being worked out, with Trump noting … Continue reading →

News Briefs for January 31, 2025 January 31, 2025 • Welsh single malt whisky maker Penderyn has named New Jersey-based Worldwide Libations as the brand’s U.S. importer, effective February 1. Penderyn’s whiskies are produced at three distilleries—Brecon Beacons, Llandudno, and Swansea Copperworks—and the brand’s portfolio is grouped into two collections, the Gold and Dragon ranges.

Jan 3, 2025 · U.S. Surgeon General Calls For Alcohol Labels To Include Cancer Warning January 3, 2025. With the drinks industry already facing an uncertain outlook heading into the new year, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has dealt the business another potential blow, with an advisory this morning asserting a causal link between alcohol and heightened cancer risk.

News Briefs for September 18 September 18, 2024 •Suntory Global Spirits has brought back Basil Hayden 10 Year, making the previously-limited whiskey the latest permanent addition to the Basil Hayden portfolio. The whiskey is made from the brand’s standard high-rye …

Posted in News on February 1, 2025 President Reiterates Threat Of 25% Tariffs On Mexico, Canada As Soon As Tomorrow. President Trump confirmed last night that he intends to place 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico as soon as February 1, reiterating his previous pledge.

Jan 2, 2024 · Exclusive: U.S. Spirits Market Rises 4.2% To Just Under 300 Million Cases January 2, 2024. A wave of growth from the ascendant RTD category swept the U.S. spirits market to new heights in 2023, with Impact Databank estimating that total volumes reached 299.9 million cases on a 4.2% increase.