Monthly Archives: August 2019

Scotch Whisky Assn. Drops Lawsuit Against Virginia Distillery

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The association’s lawsuit claimed that Virginia Distillery Co. has engaged in “false, misleading and deceptive” labeling of whiskey sold under the brand name “Virginia-Highland Whisky.” The lawsuit claims the use of the term “Highland” and its spelling of “Whisky” falsely … Continue reading →

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Bayou Rum Introduces Private Rum Barrel Program

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Retailers will get the opportunity to work directly with Master Blender Reiniel Vicente for a truly one-of-a-kind rum barrel to offer to their customers. This new program comes with two options, the Private Barrel Distillery Experience and the Private Barrel … Continue reading →

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Women Heavier Drinkers than Men:  Study

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Women and elders—according to TrendSource’s recently-released 2019 Alcohol Industry Report—are among the most frequent drinkers in the country, with women outpacing men in nearly every drinking category and the silent generation lapping younger cohorts in terms of drinking frequency. The … Continue reading →

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Retailers Shipped Nearly 130,000 Bottles of Wine Illegally to Michigan

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

That was from January through March, according to the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association.  A total of 408,397 bottles of alcohol were shipped into Michigan in the first quarter. “The latest quarterly shipping report shows no signs of the … Continue reading →

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Eastside Distilling Sales Soar 154%, but Net Loss Widens

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Eastside Distilling Inc., Portland, reports gross sales were $4.3 million, an increase of 154% compared to $1.7 million in Q2 2018.  The company’s net loss widened to $2.9 million from $1.9 million a year earlier. Branded and retail sales increased … Continue reading →

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Is Alcohol Next?  FDA Proposes Color Image Health Warnings on Tobacco Use

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

“As a cancer doctor and researcher, I am well aware of the staggering toll inflicted on the public health by tobacco products, which cause cancer, heart disease, stroke, emphysema and other medical problems,” said Acting Food & Drug Administration Commissioner … Continue reading →

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