A new craft distillery is in the works for the diminutive Faroe Islands, which sit in the middle of the North Atlantic, and the principals are looking for investors. A crowdfunding campaign began in mid-March for the proposed whisky and gin distillery, to be named … Continue readingNew Faroe Islands Craft Distillery Seeks Investors
A group of U.S. associations that represent the alcoholic beverage industry have come together to form the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition to advocate for the removal of all tariffs on spirits in connection to the ongoing steel and aluminum and WTO Boeing/Airbus disputes. A total … Continue readingTrade Associations Form Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition to Oppose Spirits Tariffs
MGP announced it will roll out its proprietary gin brand, Green Hat Gin, to all its distribution partners in the first half of 2021. The gin is currently in four styles: Original Batch Gin (83 proof), Navy Strength Gin (114 proof), Citrus Floral Gin (90 … Continue readingMGP to Widen Distribution of Green Hat Gin Products
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States said allowing the sale of distilled spirits from certain r-license holders already able to sell beer and wine could generate $86 million in new taxes and profits for the state of Pennsylvania in the first year. This … Continue readingDistilled Spirits Council Supports Expanded Sales in Pennsylvania
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation announced that its signature conference will return this fall in a free, digital version. In its 19th year, Tales of the Cocktail will be Sept. 20-23 and will feature content for cocktail professionals and enthusiasts across the globe, with supplemental … Continue readingTales of the Cocktail to Return Sept. 20-23, Remain Primarily Virtual
Northern California-based Spirit Works Distillery announced it has promoted Krystal Goulart to head distiller. Goulart joined the distillery in 2018 as apprentice following more than a decade in the wine industry. She earned degrees in enology and viticulture from California State University-Fresno and worked abroad … Continue readingSpirit Works Distillery Promotes Krystal Goulart to Head Distiller