Monthly Archives: April 2017

Black Death Vodka Returns

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Black Death Vodka is rising from the dead.  The product which launched globally in 1987 and was selling more than 120 million bottles and cans before it was attacked by the former Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, the predecessor … Continue reading →

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DSC Applauds OLCC Plan to Open More Outlets

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Oregon Liquor Control Commission is about to accept applications to open a third round of spirits outlets around the state, a move that brought cheers from the Distilled Spirits Council’s VP David Wojnar. “The OLCC has taken great steps to … Continue reading →

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American Whiskey Trail Tour, Day 1

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Kevin Kosar takes a brief look at George Washington’s Distillery at Mount Vernon, which this year is marking the 10th anniversary of its reconstruction, and draws a parallel between Washington and today’s craft brewers – both were trying something new … Continue reading →

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Who & What –

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

President Trump nominated Elinore McCance-Katz, M.D., Ph.D., the former chief medical officer of the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, to be assistant secretary for mental health and substance use in the Department of Health & Human Services. The … Continue reading →

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Sonoma County Vintners Raise $794,500 in Barrel Auction

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Sonoma County Vintners raised a record $794,500 in the third annual Sonoma County Barrel Auction April 21, as 90 one-of-a-kind wine lots were auctioned off.  More than 250 members of the wine trade and media attended the live auction at … Continue reading →

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Rebel Yell Expands Rebels Uncaged Motorcycle Contest

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Rebel Yell bourbon (Luxco) is expanding its successful Rebels Uncaged motorcycle contest. The company increased this year’s partnership from four to six nationally-recognized custom motorcycle builders. Each builder fabricated a one-of-a-kind motorcycle to be awarded to winning consumers October 2017. … Continue reading →

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