Monthly Archives: December 2019

What We’re Reading —

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Liquor Taxes Could Go Up 400%, Thanks to Congressional Dysfunction “The anxiety level with these small distilleries is high,” said Chris Swonger, the chief executive of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.  (New York Times)   The Truth … Continue reading →

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Wine Is Joining Beer in Losing to Spirits

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

“It may be time to sound the alarm for wine as category depletions for the 12-month period ending Sept. 30, 2019 are

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The Wine Bottle That Will Change Everything

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Garçon Wines (Delivering Happiness Ltd.)  has come up with a bottle we’re convinced is going to change the bev/al world – and

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DISCUS Welcomes Introduction of USMCA Implementing Bill

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States welcomed introduction of legislation, H.R. 5430, to implement the U.S.-

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Eastside Distilling Wins Placement in Florida’s Publix Markets

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Eastside Distilling, Inc., Portland, Ore., said Publix, the Florida grocery giant, will sell Redneck Riviera Whiskey in

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Louis XIII Funds Restoration of Classic 1919 Silent Film

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

“The Broken Butterfly” was originally completed in 1919 by director Maurice Tourneur (1876-1961).  It was rediscovered 100 years later, thanks to a meticulous restoration by Martin

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