Monthly Archives: December 2020

Tequila Tromba Picks 375 Park Ave. Spirits

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

375 Park Avenue Spirits said it signed to act as the U.S. importer for  Tromba Tequila, effective February 1, 2021.  Under this agreement, 375 Park Avenue Spirits and Sazerac Co.’s Bond and Royal craft division will assume responsibility for all sales … Continue reading →

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Holiday e-Cards from California Wine

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Available on the Discover California Wines website, digital cards can be personalized and sent with a link to download the California Wines’ e-book, “California Wine Cocktails for the Holidays.”                                                              The e-book features seven fresh, fun recipes for seasonally inspired wine cocktails to … Continue reading →

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NYSLA: Total Wine Gift Cards Violate NY Law

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Total Wine & More‘s Westbury, N.Y., store violated New York law when it accepted gift cards sold in Florida, the New York State Liquor Authority said as it imposed a $22,500 fine on the retail giant. The issue was simple:  … Continue reading →

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UK to Suspend Tariffs from Boeing Dispute But Keep Tariffs on U.S. Steel

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The United Kingdom said it will suspend retaliatory tariffs resulting from the Boeing dispute, hoping the action will bring the U.S. to a reasonable settlement and show that the UK is serious about reaching a negotiated settlement. At the same … Continue reading →

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Trade Groups Urge CBMTRA Passage

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Chief executive officers from eight major beverage alcohol associations urged immediate passage of the bipartisan Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, S. 362/H.R. 1175 (CBMTRA) to keep craft distillers, brewers, vintners, cider producers and mead makers from suffering a devastating tax hike … Continue reading →

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Brown-Forman Sales Flat in 2Q, Earns Slip 6%

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Brown-Forman Corp. reports sales of $985 million, essentially flat but up 4% on an underlying basis, and a 15% drop in profit to $240 million, or 50 cents a share, in the fiscal second quarter, ended Oct. 31. Brown-Forman also reported … Continue reading →

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