Monthly Archives: January 2021

Beam Suntory Moving to New York

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It’s global headquarters will be in the Big Apple by mid-2022, but its North American headquarters will remain in Chicago.  Civic leaders in the Windy City might want to call their counterparts in St. Louis to see what the move … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Eastside Distilling Inc. names Jason Ericson heqd distiller, effective Jan. 11.  He’s been with the company since 2014.

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Bowmore Debuts $2,500 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky unveiled its first annual release 30 Year Old. ABV: 45.3% Distilled in 1989, it matured in the Bowmore No. 1 Vaults, one of the world’s oldest maturation warehouses. Selected from just two casks each … Continue reading →

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CDC Says Open Schools. But Must Bars, Eateries Then Close?

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommended schools reopen.  Many people online said if schools should reopen, bars and restaurants must have to close. The CDC recommendation was based, among other things, on a study in rural Wisconsin that found … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Launches 1st Comprehensive Training on Business of Distilling

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

In a first for any bev/al trade association, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. launched DISCUS Academy to provide the spirits industry with best-in-class training and ongoing support in five key subject domains: Leadership Development; Business Management & Finance; Sales & … Continue reading →

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MGP to Buy Luxco for $475 Million in Cash and Stock

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

MGP Ingredients, Inc., which has stuck its toe into the branded spirits business in the last couple of years, signaled it intends to become a major player, agreeing to acquire Luxco, Inc., and its affiliated companies (“Luxco”) for $475 million in … Continue reading →

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