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Carbonadi Vodka carves out positioning in luxury spirits space

Distiller encourages future minority business owners to hone their craft

September 22, 2020

Ricky Miller III’s “burning desire to elevate the vodka category around the world” led to the creation of Carbonadi Vodka, a luxury spirit that glides across the tongue.

New study reveals impact of pandemic on craft distillers

41% of sales evaporated, valued at $700 million is lost revenue

August 21, 2020

A new study on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on craft distillers reveals that 41 percent of their sales evaporated — worth more than $700 million — and 31 percent of their employees have been furloughed. A significant portion of these losses was attributed to the shutdown of on-site sales from tasting rooms and other on-premise sales.

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Craft distilled spirits embrace local roots, innovation

Barbara Harfmann

July 30, 2020

COVID-19 has impacted the way distilled craft producers have operated in the wake of the pandemic. Yet, experts suggest that the attributes that drove spirits’ growth over the past 10 years will return.

Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling acquires Radiant Pig Beer

Rob Pihl to remain with craft brewer as brewmaster, brand ambassador

June 23, 2020

Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co., Newport, R.I., announced the acquisition of New York-based Radiant Pig Beer Co. With Braven Brewing Co. and Radiant Pig Beer Co., Newport Craft’s stable of products now features 26 authentic beers, and more than 10 craft spirit and cocktail labels, the craft brewer and distiller says.

Lonerider Spirits releases monthly subscription box

Direct-to-consumer offering focuses on bourbon cocktails

May 25, 2020

Lonerider Spirits, Holly Springs, N.C., launched a monthly subscription box named the “Bundled Bourbon Box” that focuses exclusively on cocktails made with bourbon.

Mezcal El Samaritano’s Espadin, Tobalá, Ensamble and Mexicano

February 13, 2020

Mezcal El Samaritano recently released several new spirits: Espadin, Tobalá, Ensamble and Mexicano.

Readers name their favorite beverage of 2019

Hercules Mulligan Rum + Rye wins annual poll

February 4, 2020

As the final wrap-up of 2019, the readers of Beverage Industry voted on their favorite new product. Compiled from the monthly winners of the Readers’ Choice: New Product of the Month poll, the voting took place Jan. 21 through Feb. 3.

Smoke Jumper Peated Bourbon

January 30, 2020

Skunk Brother Spirits released Smoke Jumper Peated Bourbon, a sweet and smoky bourbon that is made with local Washington-grown corn, malted barley, white wheat and a little bit of rye, it says.

Readers name their favorite beverage of November

Mississippi River Distilling’s Cody Road whiskey and bourbon edges out competition

December 17, 2019

The year might be coming to a close soon, but that doesn’t mean the innovations in the beverage market have slowed down. Across all sectors of the alcohol and non-alcohol beverage market, brand owners continue to develop products that bring joy to consumers’ lives.

Ranch Rider Spirits Co. canned cocktails

November 7, 2019

Ranch Rider Spirits Co. will launch better-for-you canned tequila and vodka cocktails in select bars, restaurants, venues and liquor stores this December.