America's bourbon industry just suffered its largest financial crash since Prohibition. A $9 billion collapse in Kentucky, the birthplace of bourbon, has sent shockwaves through the spirits sector-raising questions about how smaller players in Wisconsin's growing micro-distillery scene might fare if the downturn spreads.
Governor Spencer Cox has appointed Christopher Conabee to serve on the Alcoholic Beverage Services Commission for a term of four years.
Starting Sept. 1, a new state ordinance will provide restaurants with protections from "fee stacking." It also sets standards for permit costs.
The Government has decided not to reduce the hours alcohol bottle stores can be open amid reforms announced today.
Fire season in Napa Valley started over the weekend as the Pickett Fire just outside the city of Calistoga became a major blaze, with 1200 firefighters and 10 helicopters running near continuous shifts to fight it.
Irish drinkers pay 11 times more excise duty on beer than Germans and 80 times more excise on wine than French, writes Sarah Slater.
ROCK SPRINGS -- While most locals believe the city's identity is tied to its history as a mining town and its outdoor recreation opportunities, others believe there is evidence of a strong drinking culture in Rock Springs, especially law enforcement.
In a pivotal decision, the committee unanimously recommended Erica Evans for confirmation as the new director of the Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (DABS).
The Texas Restaurant Association says in the last quarter almost 40% of Texas restaurant owners say their alcohol sales were down compared to last year and there are multiple reasons as to why. Sophia Beausoleil explains.
The Craft Distiller's Guild of BC is calling on the province to make policy changes to support local businesses. The guild says production caps on the industry prevent companies from growing. Richard Zussman has more.