Monthly Archives: September 2017

Sazerac Launches ‘Barreled Cocktails’

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Sazerac Co. introduced Handy & Schiller Barreled Cocktails, named for two men who had a great impact on the rich cocktail culture in New Orleans, Thomas Handy and John Schiller. Schiller was a New York bartender who found his way … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Why You’re Going to Like Paying More for Wine Interesting story at Wine-Searcher. Read it here.

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F.Y.I.–

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

College Basketball’s Sneaker Scandal Is Troubling, and Years in the Making Apparel brands have always been uncomfortably close to the world of college basketball recruiting. On Tuesday things came to a head when the FBI detailed an expansive corruption investigation … Continue reading →

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WineAmerica Economic Impact Study

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Joel Whitaker

The first economic impact study of the entire U.S. wine industry finds it contributes $219.9 billion to the U.S. economy.  Joel Whitaker interview Jim Trezise, president of WineAmerica, which contracted the study, and John Duham, the economist who compiled it.

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A-B Acquires Final Stake in Michigan Cider Maker

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch’s High End division has completed the acquisition of Virtue Cider.  The U.S. subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev had earlier acquired a majority of the company.

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Michigan Liquor Stores Can Be Within a Half-Mile of Each Other

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The ruling from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission ends a long-standing rule that prohibited liquor stores from operating within a half-mile of each other.

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