Mezcal is having a moment. Now the fastest growing liquor category in the United States, mezcal’s global market is expected to reach $2.1 billion by 2031 with North America driving this growth. Despite this surge in popularity, a true market leader has yet to emerge — most consumers would be hard-pressed to name a single […]
Not all creator brands are created equal. Some put the creator at the forefront of their branding and messaging while others focus on implementing the creator’s talent behind the scenes. Calirosa Tequila, the brainchild of couple Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo, is a blend of both. “What we’ve tried to do differently is let Calirosa be […]
Emma Chamberlain, the “Cold Brew Queen” wanted to share her passion for java with the world, so she created Chamberlain Coffee. Almost immediately, her followers and coffee lovers around the country were hooked. Now, you can find Chamberlain Coffee in stores and online — and you can rock highly sought-after merch. But it took time […]
Shelley Turner has been named SVP US Sales at Five Nine Whiskey. She had been Head of US Sales at Bespoken Spirits.
Jim McGauley has been named Chief Financial Officer at Oasis Wine & Spirits of Pennsylvania. He had been National Sales Manager at Tomasello Winery.
Mike Kirten has been named Market Manager, TX, NM, LA at Sweet Amber Distilling. He had been Central Divison Manager at Lucas Bols USA.
Tim Carter has recently joined Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits as the Midwest & Control Marketing Activation Manager. He had been consulting for the past five years at companies including Terlato Wine & Spirits, Copal Tree Distillery and Carbliss RTD and prior, held senior roles at Beam Suntory, Bacardi USA and MillerCoors.
Frank Lewis has been named International Beverage Sales Director at Global Beverage Sales and Sourcing. He had been USA Sales Director at Better Beverages For You.
Diego Osorio didn’t set out to create an award-winning tequila that brings people together. Instead, it happened organically. It was a natural evolution of his creativity, family history, and passion for storytelling that culminated in the creation of Lobos 1707. As the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of a unique tequila that blends heritage and […]
The wine industry has historically lacked diversity, but that doesn’t mean progress isn’t being made. To help build a more equitable industry, Rania Zayyat and Cara Bertone are spearheading an initiative called Lift Collective, which quite literally is lifting up and empowering others to advance their careers in wine. In 2022, the platform introduced a […]