Monthly Archives: May 2020

Pendleton Whisky Donates $100K for COVID Relief in Western Sports Community

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Pendleton Whisky donated $100,000 donation to the Western Sports Foundation’s Protect the Ride campaign, established in response to the COVID-19 crisis, which offers direct relief for Western sports athletes facing financial hardships. Pendleton Whisky also invited Western sports fans to join … Continue reading →

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A-B’s New Clydesdale Spot: ‘Together We Will Run Again’

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch released a new Budweiser Clydesdale spot with a simple message keyed to the coronavirus pandemic: “Here’s to a bright future across the country, wherever you are. Together we will run again and emerge stronger than before.” Predictably, the spot … Continue reading →

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Napa Winegrape Production Falls 13.5%, Value Off 9.7%

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to the Napa County crop report, released yesterday (5/20).  The report notes that 2018 saw record-breaking numbers. Some 121,100 tons of red winegrapes were produced with a value-per-ton of $6,843.  As for white winegrapes, some 38.,622 tons were … Continue reading →

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Get Ready for the Great Brand Purge at Bars, Restaurants

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Only 35% of bar and restaurant operators surveyed by Nielsen CGA expect to keep all the brands they stocked before Covid-19. The survey also found that only 11% of operators have been able to generate sustainable profits with just a … Continue reading →

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Revel Spirits Taps Justin Hartley as Partner

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The actor,  producer and director will be raising awareness of Revel Avila. The product is currently offered in three varieties: blanco, which is immediately bottled after distillation; reposado, which is aged for 12 months in a once-used whisky oak barrel … Continue reading →

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Barking Irons Spirits Aids New York Fire/EMS Help Fund

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Barking Irons Spirits said it will donate 50% of all sales of its new 80-proof Applejack July 4th going to the EMS FDNY Help Fund. “As so many New Yorkers risk their lives every day to keep us safe, we wanted … Continue reading →

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