Brewers Association Announces 2026 GABF Beer Competition Winners

The Brewers Association (BA) announced the beers and ciders taking home medals at this year’s Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition. New this year, the competition added categories including rice lager, hop water, and a one-time craft malt category, along with two new specialty beer subcategories and three new standalone gluten-free style categories. A total…

Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. Expands Distribution Across Texas

Purcell, Virginia’s Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, has announced a new distribution partnership with Alvfor, LLC, bringing Catoctin Creek spirits to consumers across the State of Texas. Through Alvfor’s extensive statewide distribution network, Texas retailers, restaurants, bars, and whisky enthusiasts will gain increased access to Catoctin Creek’s portfolio of handcrafted spirits, including its flagship Roundstone Rye®,…

American Whiskey Association Toasts USA’s 250th with Worldwide Celebrations

The American Whiskey Association (AWA) is highlighting the role of American whiskey in select U.S. Embassy celebrations connected to America’s 250th anniversary, underscoring the category’s importance as a symbol of American craftsmanship, agriculture, manufacturing, hospitality, trade and cultural diplomacy. AWA and participating member companies are supporting a targeted series of high-profile events with U.S. diplomatic…

New York Distilling Co. Opens Jaywalker Cocktail Bar

Today, New York Distilling Company announces the opening of Jaywalker, a new cocktail bar and event space in Bushwick rooted in the creative spirit of New York City. Designed as an ode to the city’s artists & rebels, Jaywalker blends cocktail culture with experiential programming, visual storytelling, and a return to the embrace of joy…

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….

Catoctin Creek Distilling Announces Tasting Room Refresh, Grand Re-Opening

Catoctin Creek Distilling Company of Purcellville, Virginia, this month announced a comprehensive refresh of its tasting room experience, featuring extended hours, an expanded cocktail and mocktail program, enhanced guest hospitality, and a Grand Re-Opening celebration scheduled for July 1st. Designed to transform the tasting room from a traditional sampling counter into a welcoming cocktail destination,…