Monthly Archives: August 2019

Walmart Loses Bid to Sell Liquor in Texas

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

In rejecting a lower court decision in Walmart’s favor, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals noted the statute treated in-state and out-of-state corporations exactly the same. “On behalf of our customers, we are disappointed by the court’s ruling which hurts … Continue reading →

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Castle & Key Wastewater System Fails, Leading to Fish Kill

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The bourbon distillery told Kentucky environment officials its water treatment system had failed, sending untreated water into Glenns Creek, which flows into the nearby Kentucky River. Officials said they saw evidence of a fish kill and will be issuing a … Continue reading →

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Post Meridiem Spirit Co. Launches Cocktails in a Can

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The line is distributed by National Distributing Co. and is available in over 100 retail locations throughout Georgia. All products are hand-crafted, range from 24% to 37% alcohol-by-volume and are sold in novel, single-serve 100mL steel-walled cans. Post Meridiem is … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey Castle Introducing It London Dry Gin to the U.S.

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Not all London Dry Gin is produced in London, and this one is produced in England’s oldest gin distillery in an antique copper gin still dating to the 19th Century.  Highclere Castle was featured on the Downton Abbey TV series.  … Continue reading →

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Sixpoint Brewery Unveils State-Of-The-Art Brewery, Taproom in Brooklyn

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Sixpoint Brewery is building a new state-of-the-art brewery and taproom in Gowanus, Brooklyn, set to open in May 2020. The 20,000 ft space will feature a production brewing system, a full-service kitchen and bar, a street-level outdoor beer garden, and a … Continue reading →

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Tanduay No.1 Rum Brand in the World, Outperforming Bacardi

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Tanduay sales last year totaled 20.1 million cases, Drinks International noted, adding: “The two-horse race for the top spot between Bacardi and Tanduay seems to be a thing of the past, with the latter boasting an additional 3M cases in … Continue reading →

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