Monthly Archives: March 2019

New Research: Bottle of Wine a Week Is Like Smoking 5 Cigarettes

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

That’s for men that don’t smoke, says the study published in BMC Public Health, which estimates the increased cancer risk at 1%.  For

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Virginia Distilleries Get Big Boost for Onsite Spirits Sales

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Not only will Virginia ABC stores be able to open as early as 10 a.m. on Sundays starting July 1, but the commission paid to Virginia

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Buffalo Trace Releasing Weller Full Proof Bourbon

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Weller Full Proof bourbon will be 114 proof and non-chill filtered.  Buffalo Trace Distillery fills it\s wheated bourbon

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Corona Sponsors U.S. Open’s Trophy Club

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Corona Premier (Constellation Brands) announced a multi-year sponsorship of the U.S. Open beginning this June at Pebble Beach.

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Alesmith Adds a New Signature Beer

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Alesmith’s Luped In IPA (6.5% ABV) is a tribute to hops, deriving its name from the scientific name for this key ingredient, humulus lupulus. This brew features bright notes of apricots, citrus, tropical fruits, and berries. The light malt notes … Continue reading →

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Ballast Point Launches a 99 Calorie Craft Brew Lager

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

It also is 4.2% ABV and 3.5 gram of carbs.  The San Diego brewery’s research revealed 2/3 of drinkers want to moderate their everyday habits, including watching calories.

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