In the liquor world the lack of parity between the tiers is obvious to someone with firsthand knowledge of the industry. It is very difficult to challenge the power of the middle tier. From time to time a major supplier like Sazerac will yield its power over the wholesale tier but this is the exception […]
The Hemp industry is in a unique but tough space right now. Hemp was taken off the list of controlled substances by the 2018 Farm Bill. Hemp, which is different than its cousin marijuana, is a Delta 9 concentrate ( delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) is the psychoactive compound responsible for the “high” associated with cannabis) with a […]
Ireland has never been known for its conquest of foreign lands, unlike countries like England, France, Spain and the Netherlands they have never held colonies and established an empire.
But now it seems Ireland is poised to conquer Europe by the heavy hand of government regulation. As someone who is Irish I can’t say this is […]
I am not the biggest fan of tariffs, as I am a believer in free markets. Free trade is a positive and provides us a wide range of goods from everywhere in world. From French wines to foreign cars, I have enjoyed the consumer benefits of free trade.
Last week we saw the potential tariff war […]
WSWA found a solution to the latest challenges facing the wine industry. As we know the wine industry faces hurdles not faced 10 years ago such as dry January, competition from cannabis and the non-alcohol space, zealous government officials attacking wine’s health impact, and younger drinkers shying away from alcoholic beverages.
According to WSWA’s latest musings, […]
President Biden on the way out the door provided pardons to his whole family and other notorious figures. The press spent a great deal of ink on these pardons, but the President’s parting gift with the most negative impact does not come from his pardons, but what his administration chose to say on the way […]
A new administration has been voted into office on an American First agenda. One can debate whether it is a positive vision or not. Especially concerning for some are the use of tariffs or other government actions to put American companies at an advantage against their foreign counterparts. In a split electorate, there is a […]
The frenzy over alcohol being dangerous is hitting a fever pitch that hasn’t peaked. From the WHO’s alcohol risk starts at the first drop, to proposed warning labels on alcohol, there is no doubt the industry has taken a hit, but the worst is still yet to come.
The nutritional labeling requirements recommendation have yet to […]
The holidays and for me personally, Christmas, are about spreading goodwill. So today I want to cover two alcohol brands that are produced for a great cause.
With violence against women becoming a problem in our society, we need groups such as the Biletnikoff Foundation to play a vital role. Oakland Raider great Fred Biletnikoff, founder […]
There are five lawsuits filed around the country challenging state laws, which allow in-state manufacturers to sell direct-to-retailers (DTR) but don’t allow these same privileges to out-of-state suppliers. These privileges are also commonly known as self-distribution privileges.
What puzzles me is why are the states objecting to these legal challenges, as they are inconsistent with the […]