Monthly Archives: March 2019

Jameson’s St. Patrick’s Day Post Drew Most Interactions: Socialbakers

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Socialbakers, an AI-driven social media marketing platform, looked at Facebook posts in both the alcohol and beer categories, to identify the most engaging posts. Among alcohol brands, the most engaging post was from Jameson Irish Whiskey. The post featured video … Continue reading →

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TTB’s 2020 Budget: More for Tax Collection, Less for Trade Practice Work

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau outlined a broad plan to reverse a decline in alcohol and tobacco tax collections, at least part of which stems from the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act passed last year and … Continue reading →

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Tattersall Distilling Taps Wine Distributors, Enters 4 More Markets

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Tattersall Distilling, Minneapolis, expands distribution to four new states — Texas, Kentucky, Tennessee and New Jersey — bringing the distillery’s distribution to 22 states around the country. Tattersall is concurrently adding more mashing, fermenting and distilling equipment, doubling its capacity … Continue reading →

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Despite 2.7% Gain in U.S., Champagne Sales Fall to Lowest in 14 Years

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The number of bottles fell 1.8% worldwide to 302 million last year, the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC) said.  But revenue was up 0.3% to a record €4.9 billion. Jean-Marie Barillere attributes the volume decline to the yellow-vest … Continue reading →

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Washington State Wine Grape Harvest Up 14% to Record High

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Washington State’s wine grape harvest grew 14% in 2018, for a grand total of 261,000 tons crushed. This was the second largest harvest in Washington’s history, behind the record-breaking total of 270,000 tons in 2016. Washington State Wine’s annual Grape … Continue reading →

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Penna. ‘Meeting of the Malts’ Set for April 25 in Hershey

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), said the 2019 Meeting of the Malts, will take place April 25 at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pa. The event will once again bring together the industry’s elite to discuss subjects critical for the continued … Continue reading →

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