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[BND] Your Breakfast Briefing

Good Morning and Happy Friday. It's May 22, 2026. BevAl Still Contracting: SipSource The U.S. beverage alcohol industry remains in a continued contraction across core spirits and wine, first quarter SipSource data from Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) confirms. Four Grain Returns as Annual Limited

BevAl Still Contracting: SipSource

The U.S. beverage alcohol industry remains in a continued contraction across core spirits and wine, first quarter SipSource data from Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) confirms. Cumulative inflation now including rising gas prices, tight inventories and consumer trade-down behavior continue to pressure all three tiers, although

New: Southwick's Navy Strength Gin

Veritable Distillery introduces Southwick’s Navy Strength Gin – a bold, rum-based gin crafted with botanicals common to 18th-century Atlantic trade routes. Unlike conventional gins made with neutral grain spirits, Southwick’s begins with a blend of barrel-aged and unaged rums, nodding to early gin production in coastal

Arkay Launches 200 ml Tetra Pack Collection

Arkay launches its new 200 ml Mocktail Tetra Pack Collection to offer a practical and modern drinking experience in a compact format. Easy to carry, easy to chill, and easy to enjoy, the 200 ml Tetra Pack is ideal for convenience stores, grab-and-go retail locations, hotels, airlines, catering,

Four Grain Returns as Annual Limited E.H. Taylor Jr. Release

Buffalo Trace Distillery announces the return of two highly-coveted bourbons from the Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. collection: Four Grain and Cured Oak. Establishing its place as an annual limited release, Four Grain joins the Distillery’s ongoing lineup, while Cured Oak returns as a rare, limited offering. First

Auction Napa Valley Barrel Auction Sells Out; Live Lot Bidding Begins

Tickets for the iconic Napa Valley Barrel Auction are officially sold out, signaling strong guest excitement for one of the most anticipated wine events of the year. Limited availability remains for Auction Napa Valley full weekend packages, offering collectors and enthusiasts an opportunity to experience the best of Napa Valley