Monthly Archives: May 2016

Martin Miller’s Gin Adds a Single Cask-Aged Gin

Martin Miller’s Gin expands its line, adding 9 Moons, a single cask-aged gin.  This new barrel-aged version — which will be available in the U.S. by December — shares the same DNA as Martin Miller’s Gin, with citrus and juniper … Continue reading

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Alabama Brewers to Be Able to Sell in Bottles and Cans Tomorrow

Alabama breweries will be able to sell in cans and bottles, beginning tomorrow.  That’s a big deal:  Until now they have only been allowed to sell beer by-the-glass at their breweries. Under a new law, effective June 1, they will … Continue reading

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PLCB OKs Six-Pack Sales at 9 Gas Stations

Over the opposition of beer distributors — retailers who sell beer by the caseload — the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board approved six-pack sales for nine gas stations. It’s a decision that Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf pushed for, urging PLCB in a letter to … Continue reading

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Teamsters Protest Molson Coors Brewery Closure at Annual Meeting

Teamsters Union members carried their opposition to Molson Coors Brewing Co.‘s plan to close its Eden, N.C., brewery to the company’s annual meeting, protesting outside and raising questions in the meeting. The decision to close Eden was announced Sept. 14, 2015, just … Continue reading

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Smirnoff Intros Cherry, Citrus and Blue Raspberry Specialty Item

Diageo introduced Smirnoff Red, White & Berry, a limited-edition specialty item that is a mix of cherry, citrus and blue raspberry.   Available nationwide, Smirnoff Red, White & Berry has a recommended retail price of $12.99 for a 750mL bottle and contains … Continue reading

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Arguing with Your Spouse Can Make You Sick

Whether you let it all out or bottle it up, arguments between spouses align with specific health problems, report researchers. The study, based on how couples behave during conflicts, suggests outbursts of anger predict cardiovascular problems later in life. On the … Continue reading

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