Monthly Archives: June 2016

Irish Whiskey Exports to U.S. Up 19% in Year

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Irish whiskey exports to the U.S. jumped 19% last year to more than 3 million cases.  Over the past decade they have soared an astonishing 409%, according to International Wine & Spirits Research. Sales of Jameson, which holds 78.3% of … Continue reading →

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Jack Daniel’s, Samuel Adams Top Bev/Al Brands for Patriotism

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

. . . but Budweiser isn’t even in the top 50, according to Brand Keys, the marketing consultancy that interviewed 4,750 consumers to find which of 248 brands were viewed by consumers as most patriotic. “The resonance for the single … Continue reading →

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Eric Flanagan Acquires Everett Ridge Winery

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

The owner of Flanagan Wines acquired Everett Ridge winery through bankruptcy proceedings. The 20-acre Everett Ridge Winery is in the Dry Creek Valley and has 10 acres planted to grapes, and a permit to produce 25,000 cases a year.  Flanagan … Continue reading →

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Michter’s Doubles Capacity, Puts All Its Product on Allocation

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Michter’s Distillery said it won’t be releasing its Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Bourbon during 2016. “The problem is every drop of our Toasted Barrel Bourbon that we release this year is one less drop of our Michter’s US*1 Bourbon that … Continue reading →

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V2 Wine Group Expands Sales Organization

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

V2 Wine Group, Sonoma, added three Retail Chain Director positions were created to oversee all national retail chain business; Julie Agrella was hired as Retail Chain Director for the West Division, Brad Bartram has moved from his role as Region … Continue reading →

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Bud Light Supports Equal Pay in New Spot

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

On average, women who work a 9 to 5 job only make 79 cents to every $1 men make. So shouldn’t they only have to work 79% of the time? That’s the theory behind Bud Light‘s newest spot, “Equal Pay.”   … Continue reading →

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