Monthly Archives: March 2021

Hood River Repackages Big gin

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

 Hood River Distillers, the oldest and largest importer, distiller and marketer of distilled spirits in the Northwest, relaunches their small-batch, award-winning gin – Big Gin. (PRNewsfoto/Hood River Distillers) “Big Gin has always been a high-quality gin, handcrafted in Seattle. Now, … Continue reading →

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Willamette Valley Vineyards Profit Surges 35.2% for 2020

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Willamette Valley Vineyards reports 2020 net sales of $27.3 million, up from $24.7 million a year earlier, a 10.4% increase.  Net profit soared 35.2% to $3.4 million, or 46 cents a share. Jim Bernau, Founder/CEO said: “Our team’s sales success … Continue reading →

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Pat Roney’s Vintage Wine Posted $9.7 Million Loss in Fiscal 2020

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Vintage Wine Estates had revenue of $189.9 million in fiscal 2020, ended June 30, but posted a $9.7 million loss, largest caused by $15.4 million of interest expense (up from $5.6 million in calendar 2017) and “other non-operating items” of … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Dant Crossing, the new 300-acre tourism destination that will be home to Log Still Distillery, names Mary Margo Turner-Lankford chief strategy and brand officer.

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Heavy Seas Beer Intros Joose Cannon Lemon Meringue Pie

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Heavy Seas Beer, Baltimore, extends its 15 Barrel Brewhouse line with Joose Cannon Lemon Meringue Pie. A twist on Heavy Seas flagship IPA, Loose Cannon, Joose Cannon Lemon Meringue is its hazier, juicer counterpart. Brewed with lemon for zest and lactose … Continue reading →

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Barrell Craft Spirits Intros an American-Canadian Rye Blend

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS), Louisville, introduces Barrell Seagrass, a blend of American and Canadian rye whiskeys, meticulously sourced and finished in three distinct casks. Each ingredient is finished separately in Martinique Rhum Agricole casks, apricot brandy casks, and Madeira barrels. … Continue reading →

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