OHLQ To Release Old Forester President’s Choice Whiskeys
COLUMBUS — On Aug. 23, Ohio Liquor for the first time will release two Old Forester President’s Choice whiskeys at select OHLQ locations across the state. [Read More]
NRA Analysis Provides Insights Into Restaurant Operations
WASHINGTON (PRNewswire) — Dampened customer traffic and stubbornly elevated costs combined to keep pressure on restaurants’ bottom line, resulting in modest profit margins, according to a report from the National Restaurant Association. Released Aug. 20, [Read More]
Who’s News: Riboli Family Wines
LOS ANGELES (PRNewswire) — Riboli Family Wines has promoted Paul Roberts from senior vice president of Sales to chief commercial officer, effective immediately. [Read More]
Product News: Remus Bourbon
ST. LOUIS (PRNewswire) — Remus Bourbon has released Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX Straight Bourbon Whiskey. [Read More]
Product News: Old Forester
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Old Forester is set to release its most anticipated annual whiskey: Birthday Bourbon. [Read More]
Legally Speaking: Federal Court Supports Indiana’s Three-Tier System
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the district court’s ruling that Indiana’s alcohol distribution scheme is not discriminatory and reflects a valid exercise of the state’s authority to regulate alcohol pursuant to the 21st [Read More]
Watershed Releases Exclusive Spades Single Barrel Collection
COLUMBUS — In collaboration with Ohio Liquor, Columbus’ Watershed Distillery has released the Spades Single Barrel Collection of six exclusive single-barrel bourbons. [Read More]
Condado Tacos Unveils New Visual Identity
COLUMBUS (PRNewswire) — Condado Tacos is unveiling a new visual identity that includes a more expressive, graffiti-inspired logo, a recognizable color palette and dining room elements that bring the brand's personality to life, all while [Read More]
Toasts Not Tariffs Urges ‘Fair And Reciprocal’ Trade For U.S., EU Spirits And Wines
WASHINGTON — The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition, a group of 57 associations representing the entire three-tier chain of the U.S. alcohol and related industries, sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging that fair [Read More]
New Products: Yellowstone
ST. LOUIS (PRNewswire) — Yellowstone Bourbon has launched Yellowstone Cocktails, a new offering of premium ready-to-drink cocktails. [Read More]
Ohio Craft Brewers Association Elects President, Board Members
COLUMBUS – The member breweries of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association recently elected seven representatives to their 11 member board of directors, including a new president. Recently elected members of the Ohio Craft Brewers [Read More]
Commerce Launches Online Resource To Promote Alcohol, Cannabis Safety, Responsibility
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce has launched a new online resource to promote the responsible consumption of alcohol and cannabis among those Ohio adults who choose to use them. [Read More]
Governor Names 3 To Ohio Lottery Commission
COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine made three appointments to the Ohio Lottery Commission. Both Jonathan S. Hughes of Dublin and Nita Gupta of Wadsworth in Medina County, were reappointed to the State Lottery Commission for [Read More]
New Products: Buffalo Trace
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Buffalo Trace Distillery has unveiled two super-premium wheat whiskey innovations, including the second edition of Weller Millennium, comprising a new blend of ultra-aged wheat whiskeys; and Weller 18 Year Old, the brand’s [Read More]
Governor Calls On Ohio Casino Control Commission To Remove Prop Bets
COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine is calling on the Ohio Casino Control Commission to remove prop bets from the list of legal bets that can be placed in Ohio after Major League Baseball placed two [Read More]
Legally Speaking: All Future Licensing To Be Online Through Division’s OPAL
On June 4, the Division of Liquor Control launched Ohio Permit and Licensing, or OPAL, which is the division’s new online liquor permitting and processing. [Read More]
High Noon Recalling Some Variety Packs For Mislabeled Product
MODESTO, Calif. (PRNewswire) — High Noon is recalling two production lots of High Noon Beach Variety packs as the result of some of the packages containing a mislabeled product. The affected 12-packs of 12-ounce cans [Read More]
Ohio’s Aug. 1-14 Sales-Tax Holiday Extends To Restaurants
COLUMBUS — Ohio's sales-tax holiday begins Aug. 1 and again will exempt dine-in meals from state and local sales taxes, according to the Ohio Department of Taxation. The exemption during the Aug. 1-14 tax holiday [Read More]
New Products: Buffalo Trace
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Buffalo Trace Distillery has released a new, higher-proof addition to its Sazerac Rye Whiskey portfolio, Sazerac Rye Whiskey 100 Proof. [Read More]
Owner Of Cincy Restaurant Subito Names VP Of Food, Beverage
CINCINNATI (PRNewswire) — Pyramid Global Hospitality has named Anthony Torres vice president of Food and Beverage. Pyramid has a culinary portfolio featuring an expansive range of experiences, from five-star restaurants to speakeasy-style bars, oceanfront dining [Read More]
Product News: Old Forester
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (PRNewswire) — Old Forester has announced the annual release of its 1910 Extra Extra Old, part of 117 Series. [Read More]
Analysis: Removal Of U.S. Spirits Over Tariffs Hurting All Al-Bev Sales In Canada
WASHINGTON — The decision to pull U.S. spirits from Canadian store shelves in retaliation for the trade dispute with the United States has resulted in a significant sales decline for U.S. spirits products as well [Read More]
Cincinnati Mixologist Joins Hidden Barn Whiskey As Master Taster
SPARTA, Ky. — A Cincinnati-based mixologist has joined Hidden Barn Whiskey as its master taster. In her new role, Molly Wellmann will help with the batching and single barrel selections of Hidden Barn Whiskey, according [Read More]
DOLC, OIU Officials Urge Vigilance On Underage Drinking During Summer
COLUMBUS — With summer underway and school out, the Ohio Department of Public Safety and the Ohio Department of Commerce are reminding permit holders and the general public about underage drinking laws. The summer season can [Read More]
Product News: Rebel Bourbon
ST. LOUIS (PRNewswire) — Rebel Bourbon has announced the annual release of its Rebel 10-Year Single Barrel Bourbon. [Read More]