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DISCUS, Local Distillers Support Lower Rtd Cocktail Tax

Maryland’s current tax structure places small distilleries like hers at a severe disadvantage in the fast-growing RTD market, Monica Pearce, co-founder of Tenth Ward Distilling Company in Frederick, Md., told the Maryland House Ways and Means Committee.“Our RTDs range from 5 to 7.5 percent ABV,

New: Proper No. Twelve Black Irish Reserve

New: Proper No. Twelve Black Irish Reserve

Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey launched a new product: Proper No. Twelve Black Reserve Irish Whiskey. A blend of single malt and grain whiskey and aged for a minimum of four years in level 3 heavily charred bourbon barrels, Proper No. Twelve Black Reserve combines quality with approachability so both

Growth Refocuses on Prepared Cocktails

Prepared cocktails once again were the sole driver off growth in early February. Dollar sales rose 7.1% and case volume rose 1.4%, NIQ reports. But that wasn't enough to offset thee 3% decline in spirits dollar sales, a greater loss of 2.8%in the prior

Heaven Hill Takes Top Honors at World Whiskey Awards Americas

Congratulations to the entire Heaven Hill team for taking top honors at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards America and Icons of Whisky America ceremony, held February 12 at The Brown Hotel in Louisville. The awards celebrate the best in American whiskey, recognizing one winner per category along with standout individuals

Penna. Lawmakers Consider Third-Party Alcohol Delivery

Some retailers, such as Sheetz, currently offer beer delivery, but delivery services like DoorDash want to be able to provide the service, too. According to the bill, delivery companies would be able to deliver beer, wine and ready-to-drink cocktails. It would amend the Pennsylvania Liquor Code and would

Fuel by Frazia Official Wine Drink of NASCAR

NASCAR announced a new multiyear partnership with Fuel by Franzia, naming the brand the Official Wine-Based Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Partner of NASCAR beginning in 2026. As an Official Partner, Fuel by Franzia will engage fans through national promotions, custom content, at-track activations and marquee entitlements at some

Overtime Pay Tax Credit for Farm Workers Proposed in Calif.

If film workers get a tax credit for working overtime, why not employers of ag workers? That’s the logic behind a bill pending in the California Legislature that would create a payroll tax credit for agricultural employers who pay overtime wages to their employees. Under the bill, employers would