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.

Sycamore Distilling has launched its line of ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails.

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), Washington, D.C., launched a public education campaign to remind adults to keep hand sanitizer out of reach of children.

Don Ciccio & Figli Distillery announced the spring launch of Don Ciccio & Figli Cerasum.

The Connacht Whiskey Co. announced the launch of its Ballyhoo! Irish Whiskey. 

Pomp & Whimsy introduced its self-titled gin liqueur.

Koloa Rum Co. announced the launch of its first-ever Kauai Reserve Three-Year Aged Hawaiian Rum. 

Wild Roots Spirits released a new vodka infused with fresh huckleberries.