Monthly Archives: June 2016

Kentucky Mist Moonshine Joins Kentucky Distillers Assn

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

It’s the 28th member of the statewide association, whose members produce 90% of the world’s bourbon.

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Diageo to Use Virtual Reality in Bid to Curb Drunk Driving

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Diageo North America said it plans to roll out a first-of-its-kind immersive virtual reality (VR) technology that will allow consumers of legal drinking age to experience the many pitfalls associated with irresponsible drinking. The program is being spearheaded by Diageo’s … Continue reading →

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CBrands Net Jumps 33% on 15% Gain in Sales

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Constellation Brands said net profit soared 33% $318 million, or $1.55 a share, in the first quarter on a 15% sales gain to $1.872 billion. Net sales for beer increased 19 percent. This was primarily due to a 15 percent … Continue reading →

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Trinchero Napa Valley Opens Tasting Room

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Trinchero Napa Valley has announced the official opening of its newly-designed tasting room to the public. The tasting rook is the third and final phase of the Trinchero Napa Valley estate, which sits on 22 acres of expansive vineyards. The … Continue reading →

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Analysis: In the Wake of Brexit, Time for ‘Responsible Nationalism?’

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

An autographed picture of Ronald Reagan hangs in my living room, and I proudly supported his 1980 election and 1984 re-election.  So I was surprised to read this morning in The New York Times that Reagan was a supporter of … Continue reading →

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You’ll Find Only New York Apples in Angry Orchards’ New Hard Cider

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Walden Hollow is the first cider from Angry Orchard to be made exclusively with apple varieties from New York State, including varieties from last year’s harvest at the Angry Orchard in New York’s Hudson Valley, and heirloom apples from other … Continue reading →

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