Monthly Archives: April 2016

Smoke Wallin Talks About Introducing Beach Whiskey

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

J. Smoke Wallin announced the launch of Beach Whiskey during Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America annual convention in Las Vegas. The brand, which “celebrates the beach lifestyle” complete with packaging that includes an etched label on custom sea glass … Continue reading →

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To Fight Zika, Cut the CDC’s Alcohol Program

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention officially concluded that the Zika virus “is a cause of microcephaly and other severe fetal brain defects.  And, CDC Director Thomas H. Freiden said, the agency is “launching further studies to determine whether children … Continue reading →

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Marco Ferrari Seeks to Expand Amaro Montenegro Five-Fold in Year

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Marco Ferrari remembers his years in the U.S. with Bacardi and Stolichnaya. But for the last 13 months, he’s been ensconced in Bologna, Italy, busy expanding ‘s U.S. business to 10,000 cases this year from 2,000 cases two years ago. … Continue reading →

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