Monthly Archives: August 2019

12 of Europe’s Premium Wine Producers to Host Dinner, Auction

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

On Oct. 16, at New York City’s Michelin-starred Le Bernardin, the Primum Familiae Vini organization will host an extraordinary gala dinner and auction in conjunction with Sotheby’s Wine.  Proceeds will benefit Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. Primum Familiae … Continue reading →

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Diageo JV Won’t Distribute Cuban Rum in U.S.

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Diageo said it formed a joint venture with Corp. Cuba Ron SA, a Cuban Rum producer.  The JV will have exclusive global distribution rights to Santiago de Cuba, a premium Cuban heritage rum brand. But the brand won’t be distributed … Continue reading →

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Judge Rules Distribution Bill Violates Oklahoma Constitution

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Oklahoma County District Judge Thomas Prince ruled Oklahoma Senate Bill 608 is unconstitutional.  SB 608 required producers to sell to all licensed wholesalers. “This is a victory for the voters of Oklahoma, who overwhelmingly approved changes to the state’s alcohol … Continue reading →

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Beer Still America’s Favorite Beverage, But Liquor Ties Wine for No. 2

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Beer continues to be the alcoholic beverage U.S. drinkers say they drink most often; but, for the first time in Gallup trends, liquor essentially ties wine in second place. The latest results are from Gallup’s July 1-12 Consumption Habits survey … Continue reading →

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CBrands Agrees to Sell Black Velvet to Heaven Hill

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Constellation Brands said it agreed to sell its Black Velvet Canadian Whisky brand and the Black Velvet production facility in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, to Heaven Hill Brands for about $266 million.  The transaction is expected to close before year-end. Black … Continue reading →

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Here’s How Religion Affects Drinking

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Drinking is no longer the moral and political issue it once was, as other issues — namely abortion and gay and lesbian relations — have taken their place as major causes activating and animating the Religious Right, an analysis of … Continue reading →

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