Monthly Archives: December 2017

Bev/Al Wholesalers Sales Rise 1% in October

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The seasonally adjusted gain from September was $129 million, pushing sales to $11.91 billion, the Census Bureau said.   Bev/al distributor inventories fell 0.1% from September to $15.41 billion.

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MillerCoors May Not Renew NASCAR Sponsorship

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The parties haven’t been able to reach an agreement extending the deal, and a renewal is looking increasingly unlikely, sources say.  This might create an opening for Budweiser to step back in as NASCAR sponsor. Coors Light has been the … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Artist Wins Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Vanessa Lam, a Vancouver artist, was named the Grand Prize Winner of the 8th Annual Bombay Sapphire (Bacardi) Artisan Series. Now in its eighth year, the Artisan Series seeks to discover the best

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A D.C. Wine Auction Raises $200,000 for California Wildfire Victims

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The auction was in support of North Bay Fire Relief, and sought to support people whose lives have been disrupted by the northern California wildfires. The event was hosted by the California State Society.  WineAmerica and Wine Institute played a … Continue reading →

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Bud Light Sweeps: Super Bowl Tickets for Life

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Football fans can purchase select marked packs of Bud Light nationwide and submit the code on the pack via text message, online or in-person, for a chance to win Super Bowl tickets for life. On Sunday evening, a brand-new TV … Continue reading →

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Chattanooga Whiskey Opens Distillery to Public

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

It’s been producing whiskies at the Riverfront Distillery since March.  But Saturday the public could tour the 5,500-square-foot event space. The facility is the company’s headquarters, and can store 4,000 53-gallon white oak barrels.

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