Monthly Archives: April 2017

Penna. House Oks More Liquor Stores in State

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The measure allows limited off-premise spirits sales in restaurant licenses, which provides equal treatment for spirits in relation to wine. “We commend the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for working to better serve the Commonwealth’s spirits consumers,” said Distilled Spirits Council … Continue reading →

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Milwaukee Stymies Miller with Historic Designation

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission declared Gettelman Brewing Co. buildings to be historic.  But they are historic for only 180 days, since the designation was “temporary.” MillerCoors wants to tear down the buildings, use the land for a parking lot.  … Continue reading →

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Unemployment Appears to Increase Stroke Risk

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Unemployment appears to increase the risk of middle-age Japanese men and women having a stroke, and may have similar implications in the U.S, according to new research published in the American Heart Association‘s journal Stroke. Compared with continuously employed middle-aged … Continue reading →

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Filing Taxes in Japan is a Breeze. Why Not Here?

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Americans will spend more than 6 billion hours this year gathering records and filling out forms, just to pay their taxes, T.R. Reid writes in The New York Times this morning. They will pay some $10 billion to tax preparation … Continue reading →

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Bourbon That Tops $100 a Shot is Big Draw

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Pappy Van Winkle is being featured at some New York City establishments, including a $500-a-plate dinner at a Midtown restaurant.

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Who & What –

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

TD Artisan Spirits, a joint venture of Terlato Artisan Spirits and Distell USA, hired JC Iglesias as vp-marketing.  He joins from Chivas Brothers, where he delivered double-digit sales growth over a three-year tenure as global brand director for the English … Continue reading →

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