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Daily Archive: August 26, 2025

Premium Gin Imports Bucking Category Trends

While the overall gin market in the U.S. fell 3.5% in volume terms last year, imported gin brands priced above $25 a 750-ml. bottle registered a 4.5% gain in 2024, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 26, 2025

Wine Spectator: Napa’s Dominus Buys Yountville Ranch Vineyard From Markham

Dominus Estate, the Napa Valley winery owned by Bordeaux’s Christian Moueix, has purchased the 86-acre Yountville Ranch Vineyard from Markham Vineyards, next door to Dominus’ Napanook vineyard. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 26, 2025

Ole Smoky Names CBrands Vet Mike Novy As CEO

Gatlinburg, Tennessee-based distiller Ole Smoky has named industry veteran Mike Novy as the company’s new CEO. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 26, 2025

News Briefs for August 26, 2025

•California’s Scheid Family Wines is bringing back its seasonal limited-edition offering Pumpkin Spice Chardonnay. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 26, 2025

Drinks Retailers On Trends In The Hemp THC Space

This summer, hemp-derived THC-infused beverages are flying off the shelves in the 20-plus states where they’re legal. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 26, 2025

Cannabis Briefs for August 26, 2025

•Kentucky-based hemp company Cornbread has launched a new Cherry Lime flavored gummy, made with hemp-derived THC. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 26, 2025