Monthly Archives: June 2016

Jimmy Hendrix Estate Sues Hendrix’s Brother Over Bottle Design

The Purple Haze liqueur bottle features a stylized drawing of the late guitarist as well as his signature. A federal court in Georgia noted Hendrix’s “undeniable fame,” and said Tiger Paw Distributors, hadn’t any right to use the word “Jimi” … Continue reading

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Molson Coors Debt Ratings Downgraded to Near Junk

Molson Coors Brewing Co. and Molson Coors International LP‘s long-term debt ratings were downgraded to “BBB-” from “BBB,” a move that puts the debt perilously close to being rating non-investment grade, or “junk.”  Short-term ratings were also cut, to F3 … Continue reading

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Barnes & Noble to Sell Wine, Beer in 4 Stores

Barnes & Noble said it will open four concept stores in the next year that will feature restaurants with “an expanded menu along with a beer and wine offering.”  The first store will be in Eastchester, N.Y., and will open … Continue reading

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Could Scotland Veto Britain’s Withdrawal from EU?

The drama surrounding last week’s Brexit vote gets stranger and stranger. Yesterday, Scotland’s first minister said Scotland may veto Brexit altogether.  Under devolution rules, the parliaments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales must consent to any EU divorce, a report … Continue reading

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Indiana Craft Distillers to Sell Carryout 7 Days a Week

Come Friday, July 1, Indiana’s craft distillers will be able to settle their products to take home on Sunday. That’s a big deal.  It puts the state’s handful of craft distillers on an even playing field with craft brewers and … Continue reading

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NABI’s Bill Earle: Short Term, U.S. Importers Can Make Quick Profit; NABI Will Support TTB Proposal

Bill Earle, president, National Association of Beverage Importers, while noting that it is far to early to see the full impact of the vote, told Kane’s Beverage News Daily one immediate impact is that beverage importers will, at least for … Continue reading

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