Monthly Archives: May 2017

Music Agency Launches a Vodka

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Big Machine Label Group, which is home to superstars such as Florida Georgia Line, Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett and Brantley Gilbert launched Big Machine Platinum Filtered Premium Vodka. Distilled in small batches at Tenn South Distillery in Lynnville, … Continue reading →

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G-7 Delegates Enjoy Conegliano Wines

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Wines of Carpene Malvolti were served at last week’s G7 meeting in Taormina, Italy. Wines poured included that 1868 Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G., Tarvisium Classic Method, and distilled spirits including Grappa and Brandy. “We are so honored and proud … Continue reading →

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Real GNP Rises 1.2%

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an anemic annual rate of 1.2% in the first quarter of 2017, according to the “second” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter, real GDP increased 2.1%. Profits … Continue reading →

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Who & What –

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America promoted Ashley Lantz and Ali Gormley to senior director, Federal Affairs.  WSWA also hired Steve Rebillot as Senior Director, Federal Affairs, from Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) where he had been Director, Legislative Affairs, … Continue reading →

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What It’s Like to Be Jess Jackson’s Daughter

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Interesting interview of Katie and Julia Jackson in the Charlotte Business Journal.   Read it here.

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Constellation’s Brown Spirits Thirst

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Constellation Brands’ attempt to get the Browns to sell Brown-Forman tells us a lot more about Constellation’s weakness than about Brown-Forman, Kristiane Sherry opines over at The Spirits Business.  Read her analysis here.

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