The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), along with SOVOS ShipCompliant, a beverage alcohol compliance company, released a 2024 consumer data report, highlighting consumers’ desire for buying craft spirits legally through DTC shipping.
Club Kokomo Spirits, San Diego, has partnered with craft beverage distributor Stone Distributing Co., San Marcos, Calif., as the exclusive partner for Southern California, from Santa Barbara to San Diego and east to Palm Springs.
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Shelbyville, Tenn., is set to launch its “Lost Chapter” series. The collection of limited-edition whiskeys will give consumers access to unreleased chapters of Uncle Nearest Founder and CEO Fawn Weaver’s acclaimed book, “Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest.”
In celebration of Pride Month, Fierce & Kind Spirits launched limited-edition Pride bottles housing the brand’s straight bourbon, newly launched Single Barrel Cask Strength bourbon and American vodka, as a tribute to the LGBTQ+ community.
Newport Craft Distilling, Newport, R.I., announced the acquisition of KEEL Vodka, another Rhode Island brand. This strategic move will see Keel Vodka join Newport Craft’s award-winning portfolio, which includes White Squall Vodka & Gin, Sea Fog Whiskeys and Thomas Tew Rums.
The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and Park Street presented highlights from the 2023 Craft Spirits Data Project (CSDP) at its Annual Craft Spirits Economic Briefing.
Miami-based Avalon Spirits Corp., a newly formed distilled spirits marketing and sales company, has announced the acquisition of TSS Brands, the owners of Whiskey Row Bourbon.
Tanteo CEO Neil Grosscup, management to remain with company
August 1, 2023
Ole Smoky Distillery, Gatlinburg, Tenn., announced they have closed upon a merger agreement with Tanteo Spirits LLC, one of the fastest growing ultra-premium tequila companies. This transaction marks the Tennessee-based distillery’s entry into the fast-growing tequila market, as it moves to diversify its portfolio across other high-growth spirits categories.
New whiskey pays homage to cabin where band crafted legendary songs
July 27, 2023
As Lynyrd Skynyrd approaches the 50th anniversary of its groundbreaking debut album, the band announced the release of its highly anticipated new American Whiskey, Hell House Whiskey, paying homage to the famous cabin where it crafted countless legendary songs. Lynyrd Skynyrd partnered with Bespoken, a craft whiskey maker, to create a whiskey that “is as bold, timeless, and unforgettable as their music.”