Monthly Archives: July 2017

  Southern Glazer’s, Breakthru, White Rock, Pio Imports to Pay $9 Million in PLCB Corruption Scheme

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Four vendors to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board have entered non-prosecution agreements with the government requiring the payment of over $9 million in monetary penalties for their involvement in previously providing things of value to officials at the PLCB. Southern … Continue reading →

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With Whiteclay Liquor Stores Closed, Buyers Move to Nearby Towns

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Nebraska Liquor Control Board says some towns near the Pine Ridge Reservation have seen liquor sales more than triple, since beer sales were ended in Whiteclay, Neb. Whiteclay merchants had been criticized for

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Preuss Adds 3 Absinthes to Portfolio

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Preiss Imports, Ramona, Calif., added La Fee Absinthe Parisienne, La Fee Absinthe Blanche, and La Fee NV Absinthe Verte to their portfolio of unique international spirits. La Fee’s Managing Director & Owner, George Rowley, is credited with the world-wide modern

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Hennessy Sponsors International Champions Cup

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Hennessy Cognac is sponsoring the International Champions Cup (ICC), a pre-season soccer tournament that brings the world’s best clubs to the United States.

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Who & What —

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Kendall Mix takes over the winemaking at Milbrandt Vineyards and Wahluke Wine Co.  He has been winemaker for Cadaretta.  He succeeds Emily Haines, who has moved to Trinchero Family Estates as winemaker at Terra d’Oro Winery. Eastside Distilling, Inc. named … Continue reading →

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Boston Beer Sales Up 1% in Quarter, but Depletions Fell 3%; Net Up

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Boston Beer Co. reports second quarter 2017 net revenue of $247.9 million, an increase of $3.1 million or 1%, from the same period last year.  Net income for the second quarter was $29.1 million, or $2.35 a share, an increase … Continue reading →

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