Monthly Archives: March 2021

RNDC to Rep Ghost Tequila Nationally

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Boston-based Ghost Tequila signed a national distribution agreement with Republic  National Distributing Co.   The agreement opens Florida, Washington, Arizona, and  Michigan (in addition to the current RNDC markets of Texas, California, Louisiana, and  Colorado.) Further states will follow shortly, as well … Continue reading →

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Senate Confirms Katherine Tai as USTR

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The confirmation was praised by the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., which said it looks “forward to working with her to build back our key trading relationships, which will help restore important export markets and support American jobs. The immediate and … Continue reading →

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WSWA: Learn from Alcohol for Regulating Cannabis

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) released a model federal regulatory framework for adult-use cannabis rooted in the near-century of experience the industry has in transporting and regulating socially sensitive products. “Americans have confidence in our regulated alcohol system and our … Continue reading →

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Harpoon Brewery Doubles Ingredients for New IPA

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Harpoon Brewery had some success with its Harpoon Reg. League brew, so it took the same hazy pale ale recipe, multiplied everything by two, and created a crushable hazy IPA, Harpoon Big League IPA (7.2% ABV). “The response to the launch … Continue reading →

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New Hugh Johnson Book — on Gardening — Due June 1

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The author of The World Atlas of Wine and Pocket Wine will be publishing a collection of gardening essays, Sitting in the Shade: A Decade of my Garden Diary, June 1. For many years Hugh Johnson has written a garden diary (initially as the … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian Rum Distiller Moves to Boost Output 300%

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Kō Hana Distillers said it leased an additional 220 acres of farmland in Hale‘iwa on O‘ahu’s North Shore, further expanding its heirloom Hawaiian sugarcane farming operation. The harvests from this new field, which can begin as soon as one year, … Continue reading →

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