Monthly Archives: July 2019

Hood River Debuts Easy Rider Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Easy Rider has roots in Oregon and was acquired by Hood River Distillers in 2018 to broaden its premium spirits portfolio. Before reintroducing the brand to consumers, Hood River opted to change the liquid to a four-year old Kentucky Straight … Continue reading →

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Zamora USA Adds 3 Spanish Wines and a Limoncello

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The new wines — Ramon Bilbao and Cruz de Alba, along with Mar de Frades albariño, and Villa Massa limoncello — will join Zamora USA Aug. 1.  The brands, each owned by  Zamora Co. (Spain), were previously managed in the … Continue reading →

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Chronic Cellars Cans Sparkling Wine, Rose Wine

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Each 375ml can holds 2-1/2 glasses of wine, retails for $5.99 a can.  They are available in California now, more markets in 2020. The canned wine segment, which has grown +70% over the last 52 weeks, according to Nielsen.

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Uncle Nearest Debuts a Small Batch Whiskey

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey debuts Uncle Nearest 1884 Premium Small Batch Whiskey.  (93 proof/$49.99) The brand revived the little-known story of Nathan “Nearest” Green, the first known African-American master distiller, back in 2017, and launched a namesake whiskey in his honor … Continue reading →

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North Carolina Firm Launches Sercy Spiked Seltzer

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Sercy Spiked & Sparkling initially will be available throughout North Carolina, with other states to soon follow. “Sercy” is a traditional southern word for an unexpected gift, which Creators Trent Mooring and Stephen Hill embodies the spirit of Sercy Spiked … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Teams with Craft Brewer to Intro Its Own Beer

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Capit-Ale Indian Pale Ale, a joint project of Washington Capitals and Devils Backbone Brewing Co., will be sold at the Capital One Arena in 16-ounce containers through the 2019-2020 NHL season. It will also be available on draft at select … Continue reading →

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