The Marfa Spirit Co. launched its debut product: Chihuahuan Desert Sotol. Distilled from a plant growing wild in forest and desert climates throughout Mexico and the Western United States, sotol can be uniquely diverse and regionally specific, the company notes.

Cutwater Spirits welcomed the return of baseball on April 1 by releasing new co-branded canned cocktails while also increasing its in-stadium presence through partnerships with teams across the league. 

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.