Product News: Old Forester
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Old Forester is releasing 1910 Extra Extra Old as part of its 117 Series. [Read More]
Task Force Sought To Study Local, Organic Food Production, Distribution
COLUMBUS — A Toledo lawmaker is seeking to boost local and organic foods by creating a task force to make recommendations for expanding and supporting such food systems in Ohio. The mandate of the Ohio [Read More]
Legally Speaking: Keeping Conditions Sanitary A Must For Permit Holders
Permit holders have the privilege of providing a comfortable environment for their customers. However, there is a legal duty to provide a clean and healthy one. [Read More]
New Products: Buffalo Trace
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Buffalo Trace Distillery has introduced Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Distiller’s Council, a limited-edition, ultra-premium Kentucky straight bourbon. [Read More]
Senate Measure Seeks To Raise Ohio Minimum Wage To $15
COLUMBUS — Another piece of legislation has been introduced in the Ohio General Assembly in an attempt to raise the state’s minimum wage. Introduced July 9, Senate Bill 234 would raise the state’s minimum wage [Read More]
Marco’s Pizza Nominated For Newsweek’s Reader’s Choice Awards
TOLEDO (PRNewswire) — Marco's Pizza has been nominated for Newsweek's Reader's Choice Awards contest for Best Pizza Chain. "This nomination is a tribute to the fans who crave our bold flavors and to the team [Read More]
New Products: Uncle Nearest
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (PRNewswire) — Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey has released its 2025 Master Blend Edition, which recently was named the World's Best Bourbon at the 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards. The collectible release commemorates the brand's [Read More]
Heaven Hill Unveils Refreshed Corporate Brand, Opens New Louisville Office
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (PRNewswire) — Heaven Hill Brands this week unveiled a refreshed corporate brand while marking the opening of its new Louisville corporate office. Members of Heaven Hill Brands' leadership cut the ribbon July [Read More]
New Products: Casamigos Margaritas
NEW YORK (PRNewswire) — Casamigos tequila recently launched Casamigos Margaritas, its first ready-to-drink margarita variety pack. [Read More]
Maker’s Mark Partners With 3 Ohio Chefs On Bourbon Series
LORETTO, Ky. — Maker’s Mark has released The Tastemaker Series, a limited-edition Maker’s Mark Private Selection trio created just for the state of Ohio in partnership with OHLQ and three James Beard-nominated chefs from Cincinnati, [Read More]
Bill Would Allow Sunday Sales Without Local Option Vote
COLUMBUS — Local governments would have the ability to allow Sunday sales of beverage alcohol without a local option vote under legislation introduced July 1 in the Ohio House of Representatives. Mark Sigrist [Read More]
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]
Bill Seeks Listing Of Allergens On Restaurant Menus
COLUMBUS — Legislation was introduced June 17 requiring food-service operators to denote any allergens that food on their menus contains. House Bill 364 mandates that food-service operations list on their menu or a menu board [Read More]
Ohio’s Yost Among Attorneys General Targeting Federal Gambling Loophole
COLUMBUS — A bipartisan group of 36 attorneys general is challenging a federal court ruling that risks creating a loophole for unregulated gambling. In an amicus brief, the group of AGs, co-led by Ohio Attorney [Read More]
New Products: Josh Cellars
STAMFORD, Conn. (PRNewswire) — Josh Cellars has announced the national rollout of its first-ever non-alcoholic offering, Josh Cellars Non-Alcoholic Sparkling. [Read More]
CAP Survey: Consumers Confused, Unaware Of THC Beverages
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — American adults are generally unfamiliar with and confused by beverages containing THC, according to a new survey from the Center for Alcohol Policy. A large majority of Americans are unaware and confused [Read More]
Expanding VLTs, eBingo Would Benefit On-Premises Permit Holders, Supporters Say
COLUMBUS — Legislation expanding lottery and bingo opportunities for bars and other businesses is the safest and least invasive way to expand gaming in Ohio, an executive of an Ohio bar owners group told members [Read More]
Legally Speaking: Beverage Alcohol Offered For Sale Must Be Acquired From Proper Source
Ohio law provides that no permit holder may possess any beer or intoxicating liquor not purchased from the Division of Liquor Control or from the holder of a permit issued by the division. [Read More]
Ohio Restaurants Projected To Add 21,000 Summer Jobs
WASHINGTON — Restaurants in Ohio are expected to see employment increase nearly 5 percent this summer, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 27th annual Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast. Ohio eating and drinking [Read More]
Ohio Craft Breweries Contribute $1.29B To State’s Economy
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s craft brewing industry delivered $1.29 billion to the state's economy in 2024, according to the biennial economic impact report from the Ohio Craft Brewers Association. The impact report details the regional and [Read More]