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Southern Glazer’s Completes Closing of Transaction with Horizon Beverage Group
Integration Expands Southern Glazer’s Presence into Massachusetts and Rhode Island Markets Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has announced the successful closing of its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Horizon Beverage Group, Inc., one of New England’s premier alcohol distributors, including all of Horizon’s operations and wine, spirits... Read More
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A DRINK WITH…DAVE WILLIS
By Maia Merrill Gosselin When Bully Boy Distillers opened its doors back in 2010, it was the first craft distillery in Boston since Prohibition ended. Owned and operated by brothers Dave and Will Willis, it’s still going strong after fifteen years. Many others have come and gone in the past... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH-BETWEEN THE SHEETS
By Pink Lady With dry January officially over and the first Hallmark holiday of 2026, Valentine’s Day, on the horizon, now is the perfect time to dust off your cocktail shaker. There is no shortage of pink-hued and/or cheekily named drink recipes available at your fingertips via a quick google... Read More
TRENDS for 2O26-A LOOK INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL FOR THE YEAR AHEAD
By Maia Merrill Gosselin Love ‘em or leave ‘em, trends matter. They grab hold of us (usually through social media) and influence purchasing both in the on- and off-premise. Just consider the Cosmopolitan, Fireball, and Espresso Martini, to name a few cultural trends that had seismic impacts on sales. But... Read More
BEYOND DRY JANUARY
NO/LOW ALCOHOL TREND BECOMES A LIFESTYLE By Maia Merrill Gosselin The holiday crunch is over and the new year is dawning. Traditionally, January is the down month for alcohol sales as people make resolutions (however briefly) and attempt to live healthier in addition to saving money. But the past few... Read More
UNCORK THE POSSIBILITIES
Ways to Invigorate Your Wine Program for the Coming Year By Frank Paredes The wine world seems to be inundated with bad news these days. There is decline in consumption driven by consumers drinking less, lifestyle changes, price increases, and President Trump’s imposition of tariffs driving up the cost of... Read More
A Q&A WITH . . . LEW BRYSON
AMERICAN SINGLE MALT TURNS ONE WAS ITS FIRST YEAR A BOON OR A BUST? By Maia Merrill Gosselin For novices and connoisseurs alike, the phrase “single malt” has long held cachet when it comes to whisk(e)y whether Scottish, Irish, or Japanese. But until recently, there was no such category for... Read More
A DRINK WITH-KYISHA DAVENPORT
By Maia Merrill Gosselin Once upon a time, Kyisha Davenport wanted to be a singer. Like many, she got into bartending as a means to pay the bills while pursuing her dream. As so often happens, life had different plans. After learning the ropes bartending in New York, the Brooklyn... Read More
WINES FOR THE SUNSET OF THE SUMMER SEASON
By Seema Tikare I just spent a glorious 3 weeks in Italy. A week in Milan, a second in Gaiole in Chianti, and a final week in Venice. I had been dreading being in these places in August, thinking of the heat, the crowds, the hassle. But as it turns... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH-THE CANNONEERS HAVE HAIRY EARS COCKTAIL
Excerpted from So Red the Nose By Pink Lady Nowadays, most drinks enthusiasts find their way into the world of cocktails via TikTok, Instagram, or a highly aesthetic drink photography blog. I found my way here through vintage cocktail books. However you arrived at the world of cocktails, I celebrate... Read More