Monthly Archives: December 2020

Who & What —

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Molson Coors Beverage Co.’s Michelle Ahbe resigns to become Quicksilver Scientific’s Director of Marketing Brand Development.  She had been senior marketing manager at Molson Coors.  Quicksilver Scientific is a leading producer of  health and nutrition supplements. 

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Redbreast Irish Whiskey Launches Limited-Edition Insect-Forward Culinary Kits

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Redbreast Irish Whiskey is unveiling a first-of-its-kind, limited edition “Dine Like a Robin” culinary kit, inspired by the diet of the brand’s ionic Robin Redbreast mascot. Beginning today, whiskey fans and epicureans alike can enter for the chance to win … Continue reading →

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WSWA to Host Webinar on Distribution & Scalability for Craft Wine & Spirit Brands During COVID-19 & Beyon

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The webinar will feature Cheryl Durzy, Founder and CEO, LibDib, and Ray Lombard, Executive Vice President, Supplier Management and Business Development, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits along with craft producers Jimmy Sharp, Head Distiller and Co-Founder, John Emerald Distilling Co. and Michael Bender, President, Ole Smokey to discuss scaling up and achieving … Continue reading →

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Senators: Make Current Bev/Al Tax Rates Permanent

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Rob Portman urged they act to “pass the Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act and make the exiting federal … Continue reading →

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In Wake of China’s 200% Tariffs on Australian Wine, Parliamentarians Urge Citizens to Support Australia

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Members of parliaments from 19 countries around the world, including the U.S., have urged their citizens to “stand against authoritarian bullying” and drink Australian wine this month. It’s a response to tariff ranging from 107% to 200% imposed on Australian … Continue reading →

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‘Merican Mule Intros Fire Mule

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Fire Mule is a seasonal canned cocktail crafted with Bourbon whiskey, proprietary ginger beer and all-natural cinnamon, “for a well-balanced sip with a kick,” the company says.

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