Spirited Awards 2026: The Spirits Business Earns Top 10 Nomination Again
TL;DR The Spirits Business has been named a top 10 Spirited Awards nominee for Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication in 2026. The peer-reviewed accolade reflects the publication&
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Niagara Bottling Buys Recycling Plant: 5 Supply Chain Shifts Whisky Should Watch
TL;DR Niagara Bottling has acquired an idle recycling plant in Vernon, California. For the whisky trade, it signals accelerating vertical integration in beverage packaging — with real implications
Niagara Bottling Buys Recycling Plant: What It Means for US Beverage Supply Chains
TL;DR Niagara Bottling has acquired an idle recycling facility in Vernon, California. For the whisky trade, the deal highlights how vertical integration of sustainability infrastructure is becoming
Dalmore Distillery Redesign: Inside the Creative Vision Reshaping Highland Scotch
TL;DR The Dalmore Distillery has completed a major redesign involving architects, artists, and craftspeople. Owned by Whyte & Mackay, the project reinforces the brand's ultra-premium
Brown-Forman spurns Sazerac’s $15bn takeover bid
TL;DR Brown-Forman rejected a $15 billion takeover offer from Sazerac, owner of Buffalo Trace. The bid was deemed undervalued. This follows collapsed talks with Pernod Ricard, raising
One Eyed Spirits upgrades Charter Brands partnership
TL;DR Finland-based One Eyed Spirits has formalised a full portfolio partnership with UK distributor Charter Brands, with Come Hell or High Water Rum also joining the stable.
Ian Somerhalder chats American whiskey trends
TL;DR Ian Somerhalder identifies key 2026 American whiskey trends: premiumization, cask finishing, and demand for transparent, founder-led brands. His brand, Brother's Bond Bourbon, competes in