Monthly Archives: September 2020

Control States Case Sales Up 1.8% in August, Dollar Sales Jump 9.7%

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

During August nine-liter control states spirits case sales grew 1.8% over same period sales last year, National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association reports. Iowa (12.9%), Mississippi (34.3%), and Pennsylvania (1.3%) reported monthly growth rates for August exceeding their 12-month trends. The … Continue reading →

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Kane’s Beverage Week, 9/25-27/20

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

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Pacific Highway Wines to Rep Le Grand Courtage

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Pacific Highway Wines said it will become the exclusive import, sales and marketing agent for Le Grand Courtâge sparkling wines and Très Chic Rosé wine in the U.S. on Oct. 1 Three wines will be added to the Pacific Highway … Continue reading →

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Hornitos Tequila Providing Aid to Hispanics Seeking Citizenship

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

A new multi-year initiative, developed by Hornitos Tequila is coming to the aid of as many as 120,000 members of immigrant communities in Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago. An Airstream trailer staffed and managed by We Are All Human (WAAH) will provide … Continue reading →

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TTB Suspends Red Hook Winery for 15 Days, Angels’ Share Wines for 5

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Both cases involved consignment sales, something prohibited by the Federal Alcohol Administration Act. Red Hook Winery sold wine to Angels’ Share Wine Imports, a wholesaler, on consignment, meaning Angels’ Share didn’t have to pay for the wine until the wine … Continue reading →

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Evan Williams Updates Packaging

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

A new signature bottle. Updated label designs.  That sums up changes being made in packaging of 3-million-plus case Evan Williams Bourbon.  Here’s a rundown: Evan Williams Black: The new, signature glass is defined by a curved bulb neck with new … Continue reading →

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