Monthly Archives: November 2020

To Reject Covid, Don’t Drink Alcohol: CDC

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The antialcohol Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommended Americans not travel, practice social distancing, don’t sing or shout, wash your hands, wear a mask — and not drink bev/al. “Using alcohol or drugs that may alter judgment and make it … Continue reading →

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WX Brands, PGA Team to Produce Ryder Cup Wines

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

WX Brands and the PGA of America joined forces to produce a series of limited-edition wines in celebration of  the Ryder Cup. These co-branded wines will be available through WX Brands’ popular Revel Wine Club as well as at select … Continue reading →

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High Court Nixes Walmart Bid to Sidestep Texas Law

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Walmart had asked the court to overturn a Texaslaw that bars liquor sales by publicly owned companies.  As a result, Walmart will have to show Texas is intentionally discriminting against interstate commerce. Walmart had said the Texas law has the … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Awarded $564,818 to Promote Whiskey Exports in 2021

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council of the U. S. (DISCUS) said it was granted $564,818 through its partnership with from the Agriculture Department’s Market Access Program (MAP) to promote American spirits exports in 2021, a 10% increase over 2020 funding levels.  “Since … Continue reading →

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For the Covid Thanksgiving, Major Brands Offers Help for Staying at Home

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

With local governments and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention urging people to stay at home, the biggest bar night of the year just may have to go remote. To encourage Missourians to celebrate safely, Major Brands will be … Continue reading →

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Sagamore Spirit Wants to Give Away a ‘Barrel’ of Whiskey

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

 Sagamore Spirit marked “RyeDay the 13th”, its moniker for the rare calendar phenomenon known to most as Friday the 13th,by offering whiskey lovers the chance to win a barrel of its Maryland-Style Signature Rye whiskey. But since that’s not exactly … Continue reading →

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