Monthly Archives: June 2017

The Oliver Winery Story: From a Law Professor’s Hobby to a 400,000-Case Winery

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Bill Oliver’s dad was an Indiana University law professor with a lot of hobbies.  “He tinkered with everything,” Oliver recalls, including making wine at home. “My early memories were helping him in the basement of our home at 5 or … Continue reading →

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Carbonadi Launches Ultra Premium Vodka

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

House of Carbonadi, Irvine, Calif., launched Carbonadi, an ultra-premium vodka born in northern Italy. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits currently distributes Carbonadi within California. Later this year, Carbonadi will be available in New York and Miami. Carbonadi originates from a … Continue reading →

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Durham Distillery Names Agency of Record

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Clean, a Raleigh, N.C., integrated branding agency, said it was named Agency of Record for Durham Distillery, a Durham, N.C., maker of gin, specialty liqueurs, and its sixth and latest product, Cold Distilled Cucumber Flavored Vodka. Clean will provide integrated … Continue reading →

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Ardagh Group Launches First 12oz Clear Beer Bottle on its BuyOurBottles Website

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Made in the U.S. using 100% and endlessly recyclable flint glass, the 12oz Clear Peak bottle with twist-off closure is now available for purchase on the BOB site. “With the bottle expansion in flint glass, craft brewers, craft soda and … Continue reading →

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Clyde May’s Debuts New Limited-edition 117-Proof, 9-year Cask Strength Whiskey

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

This is the second limited-edition Cask Strength whiskey from Conecuh Ridge Distillers, LLC. Last year’s version, an 8-year Clyde May’s Cask Strength, sold out in months and earned a Gold Medal in the 2016 New York World Wine and Spirits … Continue reading →

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9th Circuit Upholds 3-Tier System, Calif. Tied-House Rule

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Retail Display Network, which installed and operated seven-foot digital screen displays in 100 Southern California wine and spirits retailers, lost its challenge to California’s tied-house law that bans alcohol suppliers and wholesalers from providing retailers direct or indirect funding for … Continue reading →

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