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Joel Whitaker

King Charles Rang Trump's Bell and a 10% Tariff on Scotch Whisky Was Lifted

The announcement on President Trump's Truth Scoail channel was simple: Chris Swonger, president, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.,quickly responded, saying DISCUS was "thrilled" and thanked President Trump "for his leadership on this issue. "The removal of the 10% tariff on UK

Scotch Volume Jumps 11% in Control States, Driven by New Hampshire

March Control States spirits sales improved versus February, with 9 liter volume increasing +1.2% and dollar volume decreasing -1.6%, resulting in a -2.8% price mix, National Alcohol Beverage Control Association reports. Performance was impacted by five additional selling days with two additional selling days in Utah and

ACSA Elects Officers

American Craft Spirits Association elected Tom Bard of The Bard Distillery (KY) President of the Board of Directors. Phil Steger of Brother Justus Whiskey Co. (MN) has also been elected as the organization’s Vice President, and Mark Shilling of Maverick Distilling (TX) as Secretary/Treasurer.

Wine Group Acquires Phony Negroni

Wine Group said it acquired the Phony Negroni non-alcoholic beverage line from St. Agrestis. Terms weren't disclosed. Established in Brooklyn, NY, the St. Agrestis portfolio offers Italian-inspired beverages found in over 7,000 retail and on-premise outlets across the U.S. Phony Negroni is a

Truth in Wine Label Bill Clears 1st Test

American Wine Truth in Labeling legislation cleared its first California Assembly committee hearing on an 18-0 bipartisan vote. The bill would require that any wine labeled “American” be made from 100% American-grown winegrapes. This standard aligns the national designation with the same requirement California has long applied to

Brown‑Forman Announces Distributor Changes in U.S. Control States

Brown-Forman Corp. said it selected four distributors to represent its portfolio in 11 markets: * Johnson Brothers: Idaho, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming * Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits: Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont * Superior Beverage Group: Ohio * Great Lakes Wine & Spirits: Michigan The remaining seven control