Monthly Archives: August 2019

Economy Watch:  Leading Economic Index Rises in July after 2 Declines

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.5 percent in July to 112.2 (2016 = 100), following a 0.1 percent decline in June, and a 0.1 percent decline in May. “The US LEI increased in July, following back-to-back … Continue reading →

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Beaulieu Marks 80th Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cab Sauvignon

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The 80th bottling – a 2016 vintage – will be sold in a commemorative 80th Anniversary gift box.  And tomorrow (8/24), Beaulieu Vineyard will host a celebratory dinner aboard the famed Napa Valley Wine train, followed by a year-long consumer … Continue reading →

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Case Sales Grow 6.2% in Control States; Dollar Sales Up 8.5%

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

During July, Control States nine-liter spirits case sales grew 6.2% over the like year-earlier period opposite a fairly robust 4.6% comp, the National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association reports.  Control state spirits shelf dollars grew at 8.5% during July while trending … Continue reading →

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Miller Lite Creates 12-Question ‘Know Your Beer’ Trivia Game

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

“Great Taste Trivia” is a 12-question trivia game served to the mobile phones of legal-age drinkers in more than 230,000 bars and restaurants across the country. A player who answers all 12 questions correctly wins $5 compliments of Miller Lite. … Continue reading →

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Jameson Creates Caskmates Hyperlocal Limited Editions

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Jameson Caskmates Hyperlocal Limited Editions were conceived when Bale Breaker Brewing (Yakima, Wash.) and Revolution Brewing (Chicago) traveled to Ireland to brew their signature beers to season Jameson casks. The process resulted in Jameson Caskmates Bale Breaker and Revolution Brewing Limited … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Trace Selects Charities for Fund-Raising Bottle Auction

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Buffalo Trace Distillery said it selected 400 charities to receive limited-edition bottles from its 6 millionth barrel of bourbon to non-profits across the country. “From organizations focused on those with autism to others helping veterans, we hope these wonderful charities … Continue reading →

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