The Daily Pour Acquires Whiskey Riot Festival

The Daily Pour has announced the acquisition of Whiskey Riot, one of the most recognized whiskey festival brands across the United States. The deal marks the company’s third acquisition in 24 months, following the recent addition of The WhiskyX festivals, and underscores an active strategy to unite the fragmented premium spirits and non-alc events space….

Las Vegas Distillery Gets Ready for Bourbon Week

Las Vegas Distillery announces its first Bourbon Week, celebrating craft bourbon from June 17-21, 2026, in Henderson’s Booze District. In addition to limited-release bourbon, Las Vegas Distillery will offer celebratory activations including specials, tours, classes, and entertainment. “We will be tasting multiple barrels and choosing one to be bottled at barrel strength for this release,” said…

High Limb Cider Debuts Comprehensive Brand Redesign

High Limb Cider has announced a comprehensive brand redesign across its entire product portfolio that conveys the brand’s exceptional quality as well as bold and unique flavors. With its distinct packaging, an updated visual identity, and a streamlined core lineup, the Bite into Bold redesign maximizes shelf presence while capturing expanding consumer demographics. Driven by shifting market…

AJ Bond Distillery Unveils Flagship Tennessee Whiskey

AJ Bond Distillery is proud to announce the debut of its flagship brand, AJ Bond Tennessee Whiskey, marking Sazerac’s first entry into the Tennessee Whiskey category. Crafted by Master Distillers Allisa Henley and the late John Lunn, the inaugural release reflects a shared vision to evolve Tennessee whiskey higher through a balance of tradition and innovation….

Stateside Brands, Maker of Surfside RTD, Named a USA Today Top Workplace

Stateside Brands, the makers of ready-to-drink (RTD) category leader Surfside and new-to-market brand Super Lyte, today announced it has been named a “2026 USA Today Top Workplaces” award winner. The award marks a significant milestone on the heels of the prior regional Top Workplaces recognition by The Philadelphia Inquirer. These honors reflect the company’s continued…

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, House of Suntory Launch TOTC Kaizen Challenge

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s Kaizen Challenge presented by The House of Suntory Dojo, an immersive bartender development program rooted in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. Designed in partnership with Julia Momose and Hidetsugu Ueno around the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement, or “Kaizen,” the…