Monthly Archives: June 2020

DGWS Expands High School Alcohol Safety Education Program

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits said it is expanding its high school alcohol safety education program after three successful years of implementation. Through the Company’s Youth Alcohol Awareness & Education Foundation, Inc.— established to fund programs that support alcohol safety … Continue reading

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EU Tariffs Cut American Whiskey Exports 33% in 2 Years

After the U.S imposted tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from the EU — a response to a dispute involving Boeing and Airbus — the European Union (EU) imposed a 25% retaliatory tariff on American Whiskeys on June 22, 2018.  … Continue reading

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Sonoma-Cutrer Donates $100,000 to the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches, one of the most popular restaurant Chardonnays for over 30 years, is now available for retail purchase for a limited time. Russian River Ranches Chardonnay sales will directly support … Continue reading

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WSWA Sets Webinar on Getting Craft Brands to Market

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America  will host a webinar Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 1:00 pm EST, Getting Craft Brands to Market. The webinar, hosted by WSWA President & CEO Michelle Korsmo, will engage a panel of craft spirit … Continue reading

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Owl’s Brew Launches a Spiked Tea

Matcha is 4.8% ABV, sparkling, gluten free and vegan with no sugar added and only 110 calories.  It’s available in New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Virginia, South Carolina, California & Arizona.  

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Barton 1792 Distillery to Resume Tours July 1

U.S. business is adjusting to life with Covid-19.  Latest example:  Barton 1792 Distillery, which announced it would resume tours July 1. Barton 1792 will also begin utilizing Bards Tavern, formerly known as Hilltop Inn but now back to its original name, … Continue reading

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