Monthly Archives: July 2020

Dirty and Rowdy Family Winery Donates to California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Dirty and Rowdy Family Winery announced the release of its 2019 Wear A Mask California Red Wine with proceeds going directly to California farmworker COVID-19 relief funds. Only 1,200 bottles of this wine were produced and can be purchased exclusively … Continue reading →

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WALT Wines Moves Bob’s Ranch Release Party Online

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Luxury wine producer, WALT Wines, said it will host its annual Bob’s Ranch Release Party in a virtual “Home Edition” format this year, in response to the coronavirus pandemic affecting in-person events nationwide. The Release Party: Home Edition aims to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Leiper’s Fork Distillery: Our Sanitizer Isn’t Contaminated

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Leiper’s Fork Distillery is denying Food & Drug Administration allegations its Leiper’s Fork Distillery disinfectant five gallon and 16 ounce bottles contains methanol. Methanol, also known as wood alcohol, can be toxic when absorbed through the skin and life threatening when … Continue reading →

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Utah Bev/Al Sales Set Record, Topping $500 Million

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

To be precise, for the first time in history, annual sales of beer, wine and spirits reached $500.32 million in fiscal 2020, ended June 30.   That would be a 4.38% increase over the prior fiscal year, according to the Utah … Continue reading →

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Heaven Hill Launches Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The latest line extension from the award-winning Elijah Craig family, Toasted Barrel adds an extra layer of sweet oak complexity to the traditional Bourbon. “Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel pays homage to our namesake’s pioneering spirit as the first to char … Continue reading →

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Johnnie Walker Marks 200th Anniversary with 4 Special Releases

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Johnnie Walker (Diageo) announced four 200th anniversary releases – a new bottle design and three newly crafted whiskies.   They will be available beginning in October. Diageo Global Scotch Director, John Williams, said: “We wanted to mark our 200-year journey with the … Continue reading →

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