Monthly Archives: January 2018

What We’re Reading —

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

A-B Counsel Advocates a Softer Approach to Cease and Desist Letters Not long after Anheuser-Busch InBev rolled out Bud Light ads featuring the now popular “Dilly Dilly” catchphrase, a Minneapolis pub began selling a “Dilly Dilly” IPA. Rather than send … Continue reading →

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Bacardi Snaps Up Patron Tequila in $5.1 Billion Deal

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Bacardi Ltd. has held a minority stake in Patron, which was founded by John Paul DeJoria.  Terms weren’t disclosed.

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Gov’t Shutdown Halted COLA Processing, But Not TTB’s Tax Collection, Trade Practice Enforcement or Puerto Rican Operations

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

What difference did the failure of Congress to continue to fund government operations make for the bev/al industry? 

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Indiana Senate Oks Sunday Sales Bill

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The bill would repeal Indiana’s ban on Sunday carryout alcohol sales. The measure passed, 39-10, and now goes to the House, which is expected to vote soon on its own Sunday sales proposal.

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Kentucky Artisan Distillery Plans $5.5 Million Expansion: New Distillery, 3 New Warehouses

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The Crestwood, Ky., distiller, home to Castle Brands’ Jefferson’s Bourbon range, is expanding its production to 10,000 barrels from 2,000. 

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Sazerac Donates $1.1 Million to Fund Road Change to New Distillery

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Sazerac plans to build an $86 million distillery on 55 acres near Murfreesboro, Tenn.  Officials hope for a Interstate 2 interchange for the distillery, and Sazerac funded $1.1 million to help play for a one-mile access road. Sazerac expects 50,000 … Continue reading →

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