Ferron Salniker

Ferron Salniker

Spirits Editor

Ferron Salniker is the Spirits Editor, guiding our coverage of the spirits and RTD cocktail space. She reports for BevNET.com and Brewbound.com on everything from new subcategories in established liquor types to the growth of the craft spirits business.

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How Heritage Distilling is Building a Network of Tribal-Owned Distilleries

How Heritage Distilling is Building a Network of Tribal-Owned Distilleries

In 2017, the Chehalis Tribe, comprised of around 900 members living on just over 11 square miles of reservation in southwest Washington, decided to construct a community-owned restaurant, brewery and distillery. There was just one problem: distilling on tribal lands was illegal.

Pernod Ricard Acquires Stake in Skrewball Whiskey

Pernod Ricard Acquires Stake in Skrewball Whiskey

Pernod Ricard has made a play for flavored whiskey by acquiring a majority stake in peanut butter flavored Skrewball whiskey, the company announced today.

Fight to Widen Access to RTDs Heats Up Across Several States

Fight to Widen Access to RTDs Heats Up Across Several States

Legislative efforts to change how spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages are categorized gathered momentum this week, as lawmakers in Texas introduced a new bill that would give greater market access to packaged spirits-based cocktails under 17% ABV, allowing them to be sold in grocery and convenience stores, while a Washington State Senate committee passed a bill to adjust how the products are taxed.