[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday, it's June 10, 2026.

Beer Imports Increase 5.8%, U.S. Production Falls 0.4%

Imported beer volumes into the U.S. increased 5.8% in April from a year earlier, according to the Department of Commerce. April’s increase in imported beer shipments brings the year-to-date trend to -3.1%, the Beer Institute estimated.

Another Paper Finds Lighter Drinkers Have Lower Risk of Death Than Abstainers

Less than a week after we reported on actual research into death rates associated with drinking, The Washington Post reported on a paper published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol & Drugs that estimated mortality.

What Makes a Top DtC Winery a Top DtC Winery? Focus

High performers in Silicon Valley Bank's annual Direct to Consumee survey mentioned pretty much the same tactics as low performers, Rob McMillan, SVP and Founder, Silicon Valley Bank Wine Division. They both talk about events, pricing adjustments, club programs, and tasting room improvements, but execute them differently.

Spike Wine Pledges 50% of Sales to American Humane Society

Spike Wine announced a new partnership with American Humane Society. Through this collaboration, Spike Wine aims to raise $25,000 by the end of 2026 to support American Humane Society's mission to rescue, care for, and protect animals everywhere. 

Dulce Vida Tequila Unveils New Campaign

 Dulce Vida Tequila, a pioneer in organic tequila, today unveils a bold new creative campaign alongside redesigned packaging for its core tequila pack, marking the first major evolution of the brand's bottle design since its founding in 2009.

2 U.S. Bev/Al Firms on Fortune 500 List

Just two U.S. alcoholic beverage producers are on the Fortune 500 list this year

Elijah Craig Releases 21-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon

Elijah Craig said it released its 21-year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon. It will be exclusively available at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience (SRP: $299.99) starting June 14 in celebration of National Bourbon Day

Penelope Launches Its 1st Kentucky Straight Bourbon & Straight Rye

Penelope Bourbon is expanding its portfolio with the launch of its Classic Series, introducing two foundational expressions designed for everyday drinking occasions: Penelope Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Penelope Straight Rye Whiskey.

Come for the Pickleball, Stay for the Wine at Whitehall Lane Winery

Whitehall Lane Winery introduced Sip, Serve, Smash, a pickleball and tasting experience set among the vines with sweeping mountain views, the winery’s single professionally designed court pairs morning play with a guided tasting of Whitehall Lane’s Winery Exclusive Flight, creating a more social, energetic way to experience the valley

Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. – Joel