Monthly Archives: July 2020

Control States Spirits Case Sales Up 13.1% in June

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

During June nine-liter  spirits case sales grew 13.1% in Control States over same period sales last year, National Council of State Liquor Administrators reports. States that reported monthly growth rates for June exceeding their 12-month trends are Alabama (22.4%), Iowa … Continue reading →

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160 Reps to USTR: Remove all Tariffs on EU Food, Beverage Products in Airbus Dispute

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

More than 160 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives  called upon the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to remove tariffs on EU wine and spirits products. The bipartisan letter, authored by Representatives Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) came … Continue reading →

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Beam Suntory

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Beam Suntory  reports net sales declined 3% in the first half.  Yes, we know, off-premise sales offset on-premise declines, but only so much. Sales were lower at a double-digit rate in markets most severely impacted by the pandemic, including Spain, … Continue reading →

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CDC: Americans Still Drink Too Much

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Here we are, roughly five months into the Covid-19 epidemic in the U.S. and the virus has already killed killed 151,794 people in the U.S, according to Johns Hopkins University’s Covid tracker. So what is the anti-alcohol Centers for Disease Control … Continue reading →

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Clayhouse Wines Partners with Habitat for Humanity

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

San Luis Obispo’s Clayhouse wines have entered a partnership with Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County (HFHSLOCO). The partnership includes a $10,000 gift, in-kind donations of wine and use of the Wines of the West Roadhouse and Wine … Continue reading →

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Ohio Gov. Wants 10 P.M. Bar Closing

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine asked the Ohio Liquor Control Commission to adopt new rules that would make 10 p.m. last call.  Patrons would be allowed to continue drinking until 11 p.m.  The idea is to halt the spread of Covid-19. … Continue reading →

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