Monthly Archives: September 2017

Bacardi Sues Treasury Over CubaExport Info

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Bacardi & Co. Ltd. and its Bacardi U.S.A. Inc. unit sued the Treasury Department for information about how state-owned CubaExport last year received a U.S. license to renew the disputed “Havana Club” trademark.

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Diageo Runs 1st 30-Second Liquor Ad on NFL Program

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

In the first ad to ever run during a regular season game, Diageo is promoting Crown Royal whisky during tonight’s season opener on NBC between the Chiefs and Patriots.

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Cooper Spirits Sets Limited Release of 100 Proof Rock and Rye

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Cooper Spirits Co., Philadelphia, announces a 100 Proof Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Rock & Rye. This limited release has a drier taste profile than Slow & Low 84 Proof and it sports a striking hunter orange label that further distinguishes it … Continue reading →

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Jack Daniel’s Launches Tennessee Rye in October

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

“This is rye whiskey made Jack’s way. We think our grain bill provides the ideal taste and character – one that’s bold and balanced and not dominated by one flavor,” said Jeff Arnett, master distiller. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye (Brown-Forman) … Continue reading →

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The Dalmore To Release 40-Year-Old Whisky In 2017

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Just 750 bottles of The Dalmore 40 will be released this year around the world through selected whisky specialist retailers, luxury bars and restaurants. Building on The Dalmore’s pioneering heritage in the art of maturation, The Dalmore 40 has been … Continue reading →

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Sonoma County Wine Harvest Off to Fast Start

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

August delivered some of the longest, hottest periods seen in years which caused heat stress for both grapes and people, Sonoma County Winegrowers reports.  In some AVAs, it became too hot for too long causing sugars to rapidly increase – … Continue reading →

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