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Daily Archive: January 24, 2025

Exclusive: Tito’s Moves To Reyes Beverage Group In California

Market-leading vodka brand Tito’s is set to switch distributors in its largest market, partnering with Reyes Beverage Group in California effective April 1. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 24, 2025

Exclusive: Deutsch Family Names Veteran Sports Exec Mike Dee As President

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has a five-decade legacy in wine and spirits, finishing 2024 with revenue above $1 billion on volume of 14 million 9-liter cases. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 24, 2025

Whisky Advocate: The State Of American Whiskey In 2025

American whiskey sales declined in 2023 for the first time in more than 20 years, and 2024 was even worse. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 24, 2025

Far Niente CEO Spadarotto Retires, Reber Named Interim Chief

Napa Valley-based winemaker Far Niente Wine Estates has appointed industry veteran and board member Carol Reber as its interim CEO, succeeding the retiring Steve Spadarotto. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 24, 2025

DTC Wine Shipments Fall In 2024

The U.S. direct-to-consumer (DTC) market for wine declined last year along with the broader category, as value fell 5% to $3.94 billion on a volume decrease of 10% to 6.4 million cases, according to Sovos ShipCompliant and WineBusiness Analytics. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 24, 2025

News Briefs for January 24, 2025

Suntory Global Spirits’ Knob Creek has announced “Bold Picks,” a new collaboration between the brand and NFL great Eli Manning, featuring a special edition of Knob Creek and a series of predictions from Manning. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 24, 2025