Monthly Archives: June 2016

Suntory Intros Whisky Toki

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Suntory Whisky Toki (Beam Suntory) launches exclusively in the U.S. this month and in Canada in July at a suggested retail price of $39.99.  It’s a blend of carefully selected whiskies from the House of Suntory’s globally acclaimed Hakushu Distillery, … Continue reading →

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PLCB Pledges to Move Quickly on Wine Modernization

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

PLCB Pledges to Move Quickly on Wine Modernization In the wake of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s signing of a wine privatization bill, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) said it will move as quickly as possible in establishing new licensing … Continue reading →

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Biggar & Leith Imports 1st Luxury Italian Gin to U.S.

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Biggar & Leith, Montclair, N.J., launched Malfy Gin, the first luxury Italian gin to be imported into the United States. Malfy Gin will be distributed by Young’s Market Co. in ten markets: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, … Continue reading →

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32.8% of High School Students Use Alcohol

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Some 32.8% of high school students had drunk alcohol in the 30 days before they were surveyed, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, reporting on the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. But only 4.8% had been drinking alcohol … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Hard Lemonade Unveils ‘Mike’s Dogs,’ Summer Promo Plans

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Mike’s Hard Lemonade is kicking off the summer season with its Top Dogs of Summer Roadshow, a series of exclusive tasting events held in Chicago, San Francisco and Philadelphia, where the brand and its chef partners are inviting fans to … Continue reading →

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Increasing Demand for Domestic Vodka Seen Continuing Through 2020

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Demand for vodka is expected to grow at a 6% pace through 2020, according to Technovio, a market research firm. “There has been a significant increase in per capita incomes,” at least since the Great Recession, the firm says. With … Continue reading →

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