Monthly Archives: June 2020

Ireland’s Walsh Whiskey Joins Hotaling Portfolio

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Walsh produces The Irishman and Writers’ Tears ranges. Hotaling & Co. will be the sole U.S. importer, assuming all marketing and sales responsibilities, beginning tody (6/3). “We were immediately drawn to Walsh Whiskey’s passion and innovative style of blending triple-distilled, … Continue reading →

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Diageo Moves to Southern Glazer’s in New York

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Diageo North America confirmed it is dropping Empire Merchants as its distributor in New York State beginning Sept. 1.  Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits will represent Diageo in New York State.  “This change will bring scale, alongside enhanced capabilities and analytics, … Continue reading →

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WSWA Promotes 7, Creates Member Advocacy Unit

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) President & CEO Michelle Korsmo promoted seven team members and created a Member Advocacy department to better serve almost 400 family-owned member companies, nationwide. Catherine McDaniel, formerly Vice President of Federal Affairs will … Continue reading →

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Off-Premise Sales Up 24.8% in Year, 5.4% in 1 Week: Nielsen

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Spirits again led growth in off-premise sales, up 33.1% from a year earlier, 8.1% from the prior week, Nielsen reported.  Wine was up 27.2%, but down 1.9% vs. the prior week.  Beer/FMB/cider growth is up 20.9% from a year earlier … Continue reading →

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Napa Not Alone in Applying Pre-Covid Rules

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Napa County has refused to let wineries open with food trucks, despite a state order that would appear to allow them to do so. Turns out that Napa isn’t alone.  Kansas City, Mo., regulators, for instance, say they will enforce … Continue reading →

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NYC Bars Violated Covid-19 Restrictions, Lose Licenses

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) summarily suspended the liquor licenses of two Queens restaurants, Don Kew Inc, doing business as “The Hangar Bar & Grill” at 11911-11913 Metropolitan Avenue and Makers Bar & Grill Inc, doing business “Hangar Astoria … Continue reading →

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