Monthly Archives: June 2019

Barton 1792 Distillery Introduces 12 Year Old Small Batch Bourbon

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Barton 1792 Distillery unveils the latest in its line of limited edition releases, 1792 Aged Twelve Years. Using the same rye recipe as its flagship 1792 Small Batch Bourbon, the Aged Twelve Years

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DISCUS, Responsibility.org Announce Sweeping Leadership Changes

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Chris Swonger, president/ceo, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. and Responsibility.org, has moved to put his stamp on the organizations, naming a new senior leadership team:

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Flipping the Value of Plastic Waste on its Head In January 2018 China stopped buying recycled plastic scrap that was not 99.5% pure. This seemingly abrupt turnaround shone a

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Retailers to Batter State Protection Laws

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Local bev/al retailers lost big this morning, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tennessee’s two-year residency requirement was unconstitutional. While it’s likely that the court might accept a shorter residency requirement (1 month? 6 months? 1 year?) there is virtually … Continue reading →

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Analysis: Understanding Tennessee Retailers Decision

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

In a nutshell, the U.S. Supreme Court adopted the old Wall Street adage that “bulls make money, bears make money and hogs get slaughter.”

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Skurnik Acquires Vintner Select

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Skurnik Wines & Spirits said it acquired Vintner Select, a Cincinnati, Ohio, fine wine distributor. With this acquisition, Skurnik has increased its direct wholesale distribution network to 8 states, adding Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana to its current stable of New … Continue reading →

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