I’ve always had a curiosity about the wine industry, and having a mom who has a strong knowledge of wine has helped fuel this intrigue. However, the diversity of the category always has intimidated me.

R. Griesedieck Distilling Co. now offers Warbler Silver Rum, a rum that pays tribute to the company’s pre-Prohibition heritage. 

Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y., acquired a minority stake in Nashville, Tenn.-based Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, a distillery that produces a variety of craft whiskeys. Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery will continue t…

Cedar Ridge Distillery released its newest edition to its whiskey portfolio — Cedar Ridge Single Malt Whiskey.  

New York-based Breakthru Beverage Group, the beverage wholesaler formed by Charmer Sunbelt and Wirtz Beverage on Jan. 1,  launched Jan. 4 in markets across the country.  

Kobrand Corp.’s port wine brand Croft announced the launch of a new varietal — Croft Reserve Tawny Port. 

New York-based Pernod Ricard USA announced that Lillet, a wine-based aperitif produced in Bordeaux, France, has joined the Pernod Ricard USA portfolio of premium spirit and wine brands, effective Jan. 1.