Monthly Archives: September 2019

Pickering’s Gin Intros ‘World’s First Brussels Sprouts Gin’

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Everybody, it seems wants to get in on the whole-food, plant-based diet craze, including Pickering’s, an Edinburgh, Scotland, distillery.  The Brussels sprouts gin will be one of six gin-filled Christmas tree ornaments.  Other flavors:  Christmas clementine, festive cranberry, spiced pear … Continue reading →

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503 Distilling Signs Hayden Beverage to Distribute Canned Cocktails in Idaho

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

503 Distilling, Oregon City, Ore., signed on with Hayden Beverage, to be the artisan distillery’s first distributor outside Oregon. Hayden will distribute 503 Distilling’s three most popular canned craft cocktails: The Wicked Mule, The Blood Orange Greyhound, and La Vida Mocha. All three products­­––which … Continue reading →

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RNDC to Rep O’Neill Vintners & Distillers in 4 States

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) said it expanded its partnership with O’Neill Vintners & Distillers in four key states – Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Indiana. RNDC will now represent the full portfolio, including Line 39, Intercept, Robert Hall, Day Owl, … Continue reading →

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Phylloxera Found in Walla Walla

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The deadly (to grapevines) pest has been found in the Walla Walla Valley, one of Oregon’s premier locations.  The outbreak is said to be “relatively limited,” and is believed to have spread because many growers graft grapevines onto their own … Continue reading →

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Another Loss for A-B in the Corn Syrup War

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

A federal judge in Wisconsin ordered Anheuser-Busch to stop declaring on its packaging that Bud Light contains “no corn syrup.” Since January A-B has run ads declaring that Miller Lite and Coors Light are made with corn syrup.  MillerCoors maintains … Continue reading →

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How a Podcast Launched a New Flavored Vodka

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The Pink Whitney was inspired by the favorite drink of Ryan Whitney, former NHL player and co-host of Spittin’ Chiclets podcast. The drink went viral in October 2018 after Whitney shared his favorite way to drink New Amsterdam Vodka – with pink lemonade – … Continue reading →

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