Monthly Archives: March 2021

6 O’Clock Gin Launches Ready-to-Drink G&Ts in U.S. Markets

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Artisanal British gin brand 6 O’clock Gin said it will sell its premium ready-to-drink gin & tonic cocktails in the U.S. in 200-milliliter aluminum cans, with an ABV of 7%. Principals in 6 O’clock Gin’s Tampa-based U.S. subsidiary include veteran banking … Continue reading →

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Cutwater Expands MLB Tie, Rolls Out Co-Branded Vodka Mule Packages

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Cutwater Spirits welcomes the return of baseball on April 1 by releasing new co-branded canned cocktails and increasing its in-stadium presence through partnerships with teams across the league. The distillery has also joined forces with Wil Myers of the San … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Oak Ridge Winery, Lodi’s oldest operating winery, hires  Jim Moisson as VP-Global Sales Manager.

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Bombay Sapphire to Debut Canned Cocktails April 9

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

That’s National Gin & Tonic Day, and the new products — Bombay Sapphire Gin & tonic and Bombay Sapphire Gin & Tonic Light — will be availabel i 250-mm cans in a four-pack. The brainchild of Bacardi Ltd’s Master of Botanicals Ivano Tonutti … Continue reading →

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Angry Orchard Sponsors Concacaf’s 2021 Gold Cup

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Angry Orchard (Boston Beer), the nation’s leading hard cider maker, and the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) announced a year-long partnership, naming Angry Orchard the official hard cider of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup. The … Continue reading →

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Penfolds Enlists an Australian to Promote Its California Collection

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

To launch Penfolds’ California Collection, the Australian producer turned to another Australian, Ben Simmons, the NBA All-Star.  The press release announcing the debut focused only on Simmons and not on the quality or characteristics of the wine.  

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