Monthly Archives: May 2019

Starlight Distillery’s Huber to Chair Spirits Council’s Craft Advisory Council

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council has formed a Craft Advisory Council to represent craft distillers’ on key policy issues at the federal, state and local level.  The Craft Advisory Council will be chaired by Ted Huber, co-owner of Starlight Distillery in Starlight, … Continue reading →

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Fundraiser for Naples, Fla., Winemaker Battling Brain Cancer

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Tim Moore, co-owner of Inspire Moore Winery in Naples, N.Y, beat skin cancer.  But now that cancer has returned, and he’s

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Who & What –

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Bale Breaker Brewing Co., Yakima, Wash., hires Kat Finn from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. as Oregon sales manager. The addition

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Crown Imports Pays $420,000 to Settle Slotting Fee Charges

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau accepted a $420,000 offer in compromise from Crown Imports LLC, to settle charges it paid retailers to secure tap handle placements. The payments, TTB said, were made through a third party promotional company.  … Continue reading →

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Ill. Gov’s Proposed Hike in Bev/Al Taxes Seen Lifting Cross-Border Sales

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Financially troubled Illinois will face even more problems if Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed boost in alcohol beverage taxes

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Diageo to Offer 26 Weeks of Parental Leave to All Employees

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Diageo North America (U.S., Canada and the USVI), will offer 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender and whether they become a parent via birth, surrogacy, adoption or

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