Monthly Archives: July 2018

Coppersea Releases Bottled-in-Bond Rye Whiskey

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Coppersea Distilling, New Paltz, N.Y., released Bonticou Crag Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye Malt Whisky. “Bonticou Bonded” is made from 100% Hudson Valley rye, floor

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Who & What –

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery names Courtney Foley Head of Winemaking.  She’s the daughter of Bill and Carol Foley, Chalk Hill’s proprietors.  Courtney brings with her a decade of experience in enology, viticulture, winery general management and industry commercial … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

How a new vineyard solution for stray foliage wires was created Stray foliage wires can cause significant amounts of machinery downtime and production loss for vineyards. One enterprising grower took it upon himself to come up with a solution to … Continue reading →

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Edrington Group Net Fell 5% in Fiscal 2018, Sales Rose 7%, Will Sell Cutty Sark

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Also on the block:  Glenturret. Cutty Sark was acquired just eight years ago, and Ian Curle, ceo, said selling Cutty Sark and Glenturret “will enable greater focus and

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Why Bev/Al Firms Should Own Their Own Truck Fleets

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

As longtime readers know, we’re not fans of contracting out things that are necessary to run your business.  That includes trucking

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Elk Brewing Intros 2 New Styles

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Elk Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. is introducing two new fruit-infused beers this summer using juice concentrates sourced

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