Recent News
DISCUS, Coalition Submit Petitions Raising Concerns Alcohol Tariffs
WASHINGTON — More than 19,000 supporters of the wine and spirits sectors raised concerns over the impact of tariffs on small U.S. wineries and distilleries, as well as their favorite alcohol products, in petitions sent [Read More]
Legally Speaking: 30 Years After Federal Mandate, Time Has Come To Address Drinking Age
I saw a headline in the Wall Street Journal last week: “The Key to the Young Male Vote: Beer Democrats should embrace a reduction in the drinking age. (Republicans too.)” [Read More]
Gervasi Gin Is Best Of Class At ADI Spirits Competition
HAYWARD, Calif. — An Ohio-made gin was named Best of Category at the 2025 ADI International Spirits Competition. Gervasi Vineyard of Canton won the top award in the Signature Botanical Gin category with its Pink [Read More]
NRA ‘Disappointed’ Swipe Fees Not Addressed In Senate-Passed GENIUS Act
WASHINGTON — The National Restaurant Association voiced its disappointment that the U.S. Senate failed to address credit card processing fees prior to its recent passage of legislation regulating a form of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins. [Read More]
Product News: Kavalan Distillery
LAS VEGAS — Kavalan Distillery was awarded the Whisky of the Year award at the recent 2025 International Whisky Competition. [Read More]
Product News: Michter’s Distillery
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (PRNewswire) — Michter’s Distillery is releasing its Shenk’s Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey and Bomberger’s Declaration Kentucky Straight Bourbon in July. [Read More]