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U.S. Spirits Market Posts Modest 2.1% Growth in Q1 2026

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The U.S. spirits market grew 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary data from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). Total category sales reached $8.47 billion, up from $8.29 billion in Q1 2025.

Diageo Reports Q1 2026 Earnings: Tequila and RTDs Drive Growth

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0500

Diageo posted stronger-than-expected Q1 2026 results this week, with North American net sales climbing 4.2% year-over-year. The London-based spirits giant credited its tequila portfolio and ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail lines as the primary growth drivers.

Don Julio and Casamigos both posted double-digit volume gains in the U.S. market, reflecting the continued consumer shift toward premium tequila. The RTD segment, anchored by Smirnoff Ice and newer Ketel One Botanical Spritz offerings, grew 18% in the quarter.

TABC Clarifies Sunday Sales Rules: What Changes for Texas Retailers

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) released updated guidance this week clarifying Sunday sales hours for off-premise retailers following March legislation amendments. The changes take effect April 15, 2026.

Under the revised rules, package stores and licensed retailers can now begin off-premise sales at 10 a.m. on Sundays, one hour earlier than the previous 11 a.m. start time. Sunday closing time remains 2 a.m. Monday morning. The change applies statewide to all licensed beer, wine, and spirit retailers.

March Brings Accelerated NA Beverage Growth, NIQ Reports

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:09:08 +0000

After seeing some slowdown at the beginning of last month, non-alcoholic beverage sales remained “healthy and stable” with light acceleration in the two-week period ending March 21, 2026. according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

Taste Radio: M&A Isn’t Slowing. It’s Getting More Focused.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:23:13 +0000

The hosts break down the latest wave of CPG deals, including HOP WTR’s sale to Constellation Brands and So Good So You’s acquisition by a private investment group – just two of several recent moves. They explore what’s fueling continued buyer activity and why non-alcoholic, functional, and better…

Brown-Forman, Pernod Ricard Merger Could Lead to Fewer Buyers and Distributors for Independent Brands

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:45:15 +0000

When two spirits giants merge, what does that mean for smaller, independent suppliers?

Source: Brewbound

After the Craft Beer Gold Rush

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:45 +0000

Now that the release lines have died down and the hazy bros have moved on, craft beer culture in America is different—but that’s not such a bad thing.

Source: Punch

Sonora Distillery Announces Texas Hill Country Expansion

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Sonora Distillery, based in Blanco County, announced a $12 million expansion project this week that will add a second production facility near Dripping Springs. The move marks the company’s response to rising demand for its small-batch bourbon and rye whiskey lines.

Gallo Finalizes Acquisition of Four Roses Bourbon From Kirin Holdings

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:41:47 +0000

Megawatt wine, beer, and spirits producer E&J Gallo Winery announced today that it completed its acquisition of Four Roses Bourbon from Japan beverage conglomerate Kirin Holdings. Neither party disclosed the terms of the transaction. The completion comes roughly two months after Gallo agreed …

Diageo names John O’Keeffe as North America CEO

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:16:52 +0000

Johnnie Walker owner Diageo has appointed John O’Keeffe as its North America president and CEO to replace Sally Grimes The post Diageo names John O’Keeffe as North America CEO appeared first on The Spirits Business.

Source: The Spirits Business

A Fire Shut Down This Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Joint. Here’s How It’s Surviving.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The joint went up in flames a few weeks ago, but with the pit room still intact, its staff is determined to keep the business going in tough times.

Source: Texas Monthly

IWSR: spirits ‘worst performing’ category in 2025

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:36:34 +0000

Total beverage alcohol volumes fell by 2% in 2025, with spirits suffering the biggest value drop, according to IWSR data The post IWSR: spirits ‘worst performing’ category in 2025 appeared first on The Spirits Business.

Source: The Spirits Business

Buffalo Trace Single Barrel 2026 Release: Bold Proof, Limited Supply

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Buffalo Trace Distillery released its 2026 single barrel selection this week, marking the 11th iteration of the popular annual bottling. The offering features 15 hand-selected barrels bottled at 105 proof, up from last year’s 100 proof release.

The 2026 lineup is drawn from barrels entered into aging between 2015 and 2017, giving them 8-10 years maturation. Each barrel was tasted and evaluated by Buffalo Trace’s selection panel over a three-month process. The distillery identified 15 barrels meeting its flavor criteria: caramel notes, oak structure, and balanced spice.

Sespe Creek Distillery’s Bourbon Expands to Texas and Colorado

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:25:31 +0000

Sespe Creek Distillery has signed with Dallas-based Misa Imports to bring its Warbringer Mesquite-Smoked Southwest Bourbon collection to Texas. The announcement comes just months after Sespe Creek introduced Batch 22, the first new release blended entirely under Master Distiller John Campbell’s d…

U.S. Spirits Exports Slid 3.8 Percent in 2025 Amid Ongoing Tariff Battle

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:27:55 +0000

Revenue from U.S. spirits exports dipped by 3.8 percent in 2025, a much gentler drop than the 26 percent plummet experienced by the wine and beer categories. Exports of American spirits raked in $2.37 billion last year according to the 2025 American Spirits Exports report from the Distilled Spiri…

US whiskey exports to EU plunge 35% in 2025

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:28:41 +0000

Exports of US spirits declined by 3.8% last year, driven by a double-digit drop for American whiskey in Europe, Canada and Japan The post US whiskey exports to EU plunge 35% in 2025 appeared first on The Spirits Business.

Source: The Spirits Business