Monthly Archives: January 2019

Catoctin Creek Marks 10th Anniversary with 2 Special Releases

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Catoctin Creek Distillery is celebrating its 10th anniversary next month with the release of two limited-edition Bottled in Bond

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Korbel’s Lovebird Bottle Wrap Debuts

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The Korbel Lovebird design has vibrant shades of hot pink feathers floating around the bottle. Trendy and festive, the blushing design

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Who & What —

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

MurLarkey Distilled Spirits, Bristow, Va., names George “Papi” Zwetkow Master Distiller and “nose” of MurLarkey, succeeding Jesse Puckett who has taken a new position.

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Organic Grape Growing Harms Vineyard Soil, Advocacy Group Says According to the pro-science consumer advocacy group, American Council on Science & Health (ACSH), organic wine may not be

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‘Dry January’ a Threat to Industry

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Suppliers, wholesalers and retailers all support moderation when it comes to drinking bev/al.  They also all oppose anything that

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Gov’t Shutdown Enters Third Week; TTB Remains Closed; Will Soldiers Man TSA Checkpoints?

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau remains mostly shuttered.  While taxpayers can continue to file electronic payments

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