Monthly Archives: March 2019

After Test, Instacart Debuts Alcohol Delivery Experience to 10 States

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Drizly has new competition.  As do local bev/al package stores. Instacart, a North American leader in online groceries, said its customers in 14 states and Washington, D.C., can now have alcohol delivered in as fast as an hour from national, … Continue reading →

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Broad Branch Distillery’s TV Date Changed to March 27

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Discovery Channel has changed the date for the airing of an episode of Discovery Channel’s “Moonshiners: Whiskey Business” to March 27 at 10 p.m. Eastern. Featuring Moonshine legend Tim Smith and Devin Mills, this spinoff of the popular Moonshiners program will feature 4 young distilleries … Continue reading →

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Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon Helps Mark Alabama’s Bicentennial

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Ten Alabama ABC stores will be selling a special, commemorative, limited release Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon in recognition of Alabama’s bicentennial celebration this year.  Two single barrels of Blanton’s were hand selected for this limited release. This special release will … Continue reading →

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A-B InBev Volume Up 0.3% Globally, Down 2.6% in North America in 2018

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch InBev reports worldwide revenue rose 4.8% as worldwide volume grew 0.3% in Fiscal 2018. ABI’s own beer

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West Virginia Gov. Signs Sunday Sales Bill

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill repealing the state’s Prohibition-era ban on Sunday liquor sales.

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Gallo to Pay $58,000 Penalty, Spend $350,000 to Reduce Risk of Accidents

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it reached a settlement with E. & J. Gallo Winery to resolve risk management

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