Monthly Archives: February 2021

Name a NASCAR Race for $1 w/ Busch Beer

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

After giving one Nascar fan a full-time job on Kevin Harvick’s racing crew, Busch Beer is now giving NASCAR fans everywhere the opportunity to choose the name of one of the biggest events in Nascar, the Nascar Cup Series race … Continue reading →

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Trade Wars Slash Kentucky Bourbon Exports By 35%

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Tariffs imposed on U.S. spirits as a result of unrelated trade disputes slashed exports of Kentucky Bourbon by 35% in 2020, with shipments to the European Union tumbling nearly 50%, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association said. And it could get worse.  … Continue reading →

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Yuengling Rolls Out Flight in 12 oz Cans

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Flight by Yuengling is now available in 12-ounce cans across its entire 22-state footprint.  This rollout comes just in time for the one-year anniversary of Flight’s initial launch in 12-ounce clear bottles. Flight by Yuengling was developed as an upscale, … Continue reading →

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Alternatives to Hard Seltzer Show Sharp Gains: Drizly

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Hard kombucha sales spiked in 2020 on Drizly, growing more than 2,000 percent and the number of SKUs offered on Drizly nearly tripled during the last year. “The category’s positioning as a healthier alternative has played a big role in … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

MGP Ingredients Inc. hires Tony Kavanaugh as export sales manager.  He will be based in London.  He joins from Cooley Distillery, Ireland, where he headed the commercial division. Phillips Distilling Co. hires Fernando Palacios as interim Chief Supply Chain Officer … Continue reading →

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Tanqueray 0.0% May Enter U.S. Later in Year

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It’s likely you will see Tanqueray 0.0 on retailer shelves before year-end.  As we reported yesterday, the product has launched in the UK, and will become available in Spain next month.  “It will then be rolled out to further markets … Continue reading →

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