Monthly Archives: November 2017

Who & What —

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Foley Family Wines hired Gerard Thoukis as senior vp-marketing and commercial capability.  He joins from E&J Gallo Winery.

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What We’re Reading

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

‘Mizu to Ikiru’ – ‘Living with Water’: Suntory’s Commitment to Society When Beam Suntory launched its Natural Water Sanctuary project at Maker’s Mark Distillery just one year after Suntory acquired Beam, it was inspired by the parent corporation’s vision of … Continue reading →

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F.Y.I.–

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

People in Four States May Be Drinking Contaminated Raw Milk For the second time in three months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people who might have consumed contaminated raw milk and milk products to visit their … Continue reading →

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Facing Big Deficit, Wyoming Solons Mull Major Bev/Al Hike

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Wyoming legislators are considering quadrupling the sales tax on malt beverages to 4-3/4 cents per liter from one-half cents per 100 milliliters, raising the sales tax on wine and spirits an additional

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Montana Lawmakers to End Lottery, Sell Liquor Licenses

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

If you want a liquor license in Montana, get read to pay up.  The state’s lawmakers are considering a proposal to sell new licenses to the high bidder.  Currently, they are issued by lottery. 

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Iowa’s Cedar Ridge Distillery to Expand, Double Production

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Swisher, Iowa, distillery will spend $2 million over the next 18 to 36 months to expand its stillhouse, add equipment and construct a warehouse to store whiskey.

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