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Daily Archive: May 29, 2025

Court Strikes Down U.S. “Reciprocal” Tariffs, Administration To Appeal

Late yesterday, the United States Court of International Trade struck down much of the Trump administration’s recent tariffs, asserting that the levies were wrongfully imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 29, 2025

Control State Spirits Volumes Rise In April

Spirits volume declines eased in the first four months of 2025 in control states, as the month of April registered a modest 3.3% increase, according to NABCA. Control state spirits volume is down 1.2% in the year-to-date. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 29, 2025

Skurnik To Handle Kistler In California Market

Skurnik Wines & Spirits will begin distributing Kistler Vineyards in the California market, effective June 1. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 29, 2025

Wine Spectator: Germany’s Ernst Loosen Launches Burgundy Wine Project

It’s a collaboration of Mosel and Montrachet. Acclaimed German vintner Ernst Loosen of Weingut Dr. Loosen in the Mosel Valley has launched a new wine project in Burgundy. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 29, 2025

News Briefs for May 29, 2025

•Suntory Global Spirits has released Cruzan Island Reserve 13 Year Old, the oldest rum to date from the Cruzan distillery on St. Croix. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 29, 2025