Gregg Hipp Named John T. Fleming Wholesaler Of The Year
Gregg Hipp (center), vice president/general manager of Treu House of Munch in Toledo, accepts the John T. Fleming Wholesaler of the Year Award earlier this month during the Wholesale Beer & Wine Association of Ohio [Read More]
Ohio Craft Brewers Seek Alternative To Banning Hemp Products
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Craft Brewers Association is calling on state lawmakers to create a regulatory framework for intoxicating hemp products after Gov. Mike DeWine on Oct. 8 issued an executive order banning such products [Read More]
New Products: Hennessy, Woodford Reserve
COGNAC, France (PRNewswire) — Hennessy has partnered with LeBron James to release the Hennessy V.S.O.P Limited Edition by LeBron James, available in select markets worldwide this month. [Read More]
DISCUS: Spirits Exports Decline Sharply in 2Q Amid Rising Trade Tensions
WASHINGTON — Following a banner year for U.S. distilled spirits exports in 2024, exports of American spirits fell 9 percent year-over-year in the second quarter, driven by ongoing trade tensions, according to a new report [Read More]
Buffalo Trace Fills 9 Millionth Barrel
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Buffalo Trace Distillery recently filled its 9 millionth barrel of bourbon since Prohibition. [Read More]
Product News: 19 Crimes, Wild Turkey, King of Kentucky
NAPA, Calif. (PRNewswire) — For the third consecutive year, 19 Crimes is partnering with Universal Products & Experiences to release a limited-edition collection of Universal Monsters wines in time for Halloween. [Read More]
Columbus Distillery Exec Graduates From DISCUS Academy
WASHINGTON — An executive of a Columbus distillery was among the graduates of the DISCUS Academy’s 2025 leadership certificate programs. Amy Mesh, director of Partnerships for Middle West Spirits in Columbus, was one of 15 [Read More]
Proposed Sports Gaming Rule Tightens ID Requirements
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Casino Control Commission is proposing an amendment to Ohio gaming rules in an effort to ensure patrons using sports gaming accounts are truly the account holder. For the second time since [Read More]
DISCUS: Government Shutdown Will Impact Distilled Spirits Sales
WASHINGTON — The federal government shutdown that went into effect on Oct. 1 will have a significant and detrimental impact on the Tax and Trade Bureau, the lead federal agency responsible for permitting, regulating and [Read More]
Legally Speaking: Class F Permits Accommodate Temporary Sale Of Alcohol
Any person desiring to sell alcohol beverages in Ohio first must obtain a permit. The type of alcohol beverage you wish to sell and for what purpose will determine which class of permit for which [Read More]
Bill Seeks Faster Renewal Of Liquor, Other Permits
COLUMBUS — Legislation introduced Sept. 23 would require the renewal of certain licenses and permits — including liquor permits — within forty-eight hours of filing for a renewal. [Read More]
Financial Executive Allgeier Joins Shumaker Advisors
COLUMBUS — John J. Allgeier, a financial executive with more than 25 years of expertise across multiple industries, has joined Shumaker Advisors as fractional chief financial officer. [Read More]
Legislation Would Legalize Sale Of Online Raffle Tickets In Ohio
COLUMBUS — A pair of state representatives have introduced legislation that would allow nonprofit organizations to sell raffle tickets online. [Read More]
Tickets For Ohio Craft Whiskey Festival On Sale Sept. 26
COLUMBUS — Tickets go on sale Sept. 26 for the Ohio Distillers Guild’s Ohio Craft Whiskey Festival, set for Oct. 25 at Henmick Brewery & Farm in Delaware. [Read More]
Dayton’s Warped Wing Collaborates With Local Grocery, Metropark On New Beer
DAYTON — Warped Wing Brewing Company is releasing Midwest Roots Red IPA on Sept. 25 at its downtown Dayton taproom. [Read More]
Craft Brewers To Celebrate Ohio Pint Day On Sept. 23
COLUMBUS — Ohio Pint Day will take place Sept. 23 at more than 170 participating breweries across the state. [Read More]
Angel’s Envy Master Distiller To Support Exclusive OHLQ Release
COLUMBUS — OHLQ is supporting the exclusive release of Angel’s Envy Single Barrel this month with a series of events throughout Ohio featuring the brand’s master distiller. [Read More]
Documentary On Ohio Craft Distiller M&O Debuts Sept. 25
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Distillers Guild is marking the premiere of a documentary on Ashville’s M&O Spirits with a watch party Sept. 25 at Echo Spirits Distilling Co. in Powell. [Read More]
New Products: The Glen Grant, Kendall-Jackson
ROTHES, Scotland (PRNewswire) — The Glen Grant has introduced Exploration No. 1, the first release in a limited-edition series of single malt Scotch whiskies to be released every other year celebrating the distillery's explorative heritage. [Read More]
Heaven Hill Brands Opens Heaven Hill Springs Distillery In Bardstown
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (PRNewswire) — Heaven Hill Brands earlier this month officially marked the opening on the $200 million Heaven Hill Springs Distillery, a state-of-the-art facility that marks the return of distilling to Bardstown since 1996. [Read More]
Legally Speaking: Permit Holders Must Work With Local Authorities To Address, Resolve Problems
The Franklin County Court of Appeals on Sept. 11 rendered a decision affirming a common pleas court decision that reversed a Liquor Control Commission order rejecting the annual renewal of a retail permit. [Read More]
Product News: Luxco
ST. LOUIS (PRNewswire) — Two Luxco bourbon brands this month released a collection of bourbon whiskies aged at least 10 years. [Read More]
WSWA Announces Cutter Smith As New Chairman
WASHINGTON (PRNewswire) — The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America on Sept. 10 elected Cutter Smith as the association’s new chairman. [Read More]
We Card Marks 30 Years Of Targeting Underage Tobacco Access
ARLINGTON, Va. (PRNewswire) — In 1995, the We Card program launched with a mission: to help retailers prevent tobacco sales to minors. As We Card celebrates 30 years, it continues to adapt and lead in [Read More]
New American Whiskey Advocacy Group Names First CEO
WASHINGTON — A recently formed whiskey advocacy group has announced its first chief executive officer. Michael Bilello on Sept. 9 was named CEO of the American Whiskey Association, a new global advocacy platform dedicated to [Read More]