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Daily Archive: October 20, 2025

RNDC Interim CEO Bob Hendrickson Passes Away At 65

Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) is mourning the loss of longtime executive Bob Hendrickson, who passed away Friday, October 17 at the age of 65. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 20, 2025

Wine Spectator: The 2025 New York Wine Experience

Read the headlines lately, and you’ll think no one drinks wine anymore. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 20, 2025

WSWA Sees Tequila Decelerating, Whiskey Improving

WSWA’s SipSource has released a new forecast for the spirits industry, projecting a 4.39% decline for total core spirits through the end of 2025, with the category expected to show “stabilizing negative growth rates for most classes” through the first three quarters of next year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 20, 2025

Whisky Advocate On the Latest Buffalo Trace Antique Collection

Back in 2000, Buffalo Trace introduced the first iteration of its Antique Collection. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 20, 2025

News Briefs for October 20, 2025

  • Jackson Family Wines has released the first Kendall Jackson x NBA bottles, part of the company’s ongoing partnership with professional basketball. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 20, 2025