Monthly Archives: May 2017

Maine House Votes to Put Bottle Deposit on Miniatures

Because there’s no deposit on them, “nips” have become a litter problem, state representatives say.  The solution:  Put the same bottle deposit on them that is put on 750ml bottles. That’s what the Maine House has voted to do.

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Truett-Hurst Sales Rise 8.8% as Firm Reverses Loss

The winery said sales in the third quarter were $5.4 million, up from $5.1 million a year earlier.  The company earned $55,000 in the period, reversing a year-earlier loss of $183,000. The sales gain was focused on the company’s wholesale … Continue reading

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Diageo Launches Interactive Responsible Drinking Module

The module, which was originally a live interactive training used by Diageo for several years to educate employees and with external partners, is now available on Diageo’s DRINKiQ website at https://www.DRINKiQ.com/en-us/DRINKiQ-course/whats-your-drink-iq/.  The module is available now in the UK, U.S. … Continue reading

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Jack Daniel’s Debuts New NBA TV Spot

Jack Daniel’s debuted a new NBA specific television commercial Wednesday (5/10) night during the NBA playoffs. “Lynchburg Lights” highlights Jack Daniel’s unassuming town, workers at the distillery rolling a barrel of their prized product, and the actual residents of Lynchburg … Continue reading

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Salute American Vodka Launches Summer Promo

Salute American Vodka launched Salute to Summer, a new seasonal campaign running from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The campaign includes summer kick off events and tastings, social media contests, Salute American Swag giveaways, cocktail recipes, plus retail … Continue reading

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Sailor Jerry Partners with Skincare Firm for Fleet Week

Sailor Jerry Home Base for Fleet Week 2017 will be at Kiehl’s, 678 9th Avenue at West 47th Street. The Home Base will once again serve as Sailor Jerry’s one-stop shop for all things Fleet Week New York, including information … Continue reading

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