Monthly Archives: January 2019

Keel Partners Launches ‘Moderation Movement’

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Keel Partners, Newport, R.I., the firm that introduced the first “light vodka” – 23.8% alcohol by volume – and was the first spirits

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Texas Bill Would Let Package Stores Open on Sundays

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The legislation, if approved by the 86th Legislature, would repeal one of the remaining so-called “blue laws” in Texas.

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Sustainable Vineyards in California Jumped 44% in 2018

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The number of certified sustainable vineyards in California grew 44% and the number of certified sustainable wineries rose 13%,

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Brewer Intros Don’t Call It Hotlanta

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

“Everyone here has a friend or relative who calls our city ‘Hotlanta.’ It’s one of those cringeworthy nicknames that nobody ever uses

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Female Tastes Altering Adult Beverage Landscape

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

No surprise here: The female football fan base is substantial. In fact, it’s held steady at about 46%-47% of total viewership from Super

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Glenmorangie Private Edition Series Features Wild Yeast

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

To mark the tenth anniversary of Glenmorangie’s Private Edition series, the distillery introduces Glenmorangie Allta – the first

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