Monthly Archives: April 2021

Who & What —

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

HIRED:  Tequila Komos adds four industry veterans to its executive team:  Ria Soler as director of education and advocacy, from Sweet & Chill where she was a brand manager; Daniel Udell as brand director; Eric Villalobos as regional sales director-West, and Paola … Continue reading →

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‘Gabe’ Erenzo, Hudson Valley Whiskey Pioneer, Dies at 41

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

He died in his sleep, and cause of death hasn’t been identified. Erenzo and his father, Ralph Erenzo, created two nationally popular spirits brands: Hudson Whiskey and Tuthilltown Spirits.  Hudson Whiskey, whose tagline is “whiskey as bold as New York,” … Continue reading →

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Craft Brewers Conference Set for Sept. 9-12, to Have Covid Protocols

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Registration for the 2021 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America opens Tuesday, May 4.  In a major change to facilitate contact tracing and comply with public health measures, advance registration will be required for educational seminars, preconference workshops and the … Continue reading →

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High West Transitions Rendezvous Rye to Seasonal Collectible

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

High West Distillery & Saloon, Utah’s first legal distillery since 1870, releases an exclusive rendition of Rendezvous Rye, an award-winning blend of straight rye whiskeys. The limited release label on the limited release features custom artwork crafted by the iconic … Continue reading →

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88 U.S., EU Trade Groups Urge End to Retaliatory Tariffs on Products Not in Trade Disputes

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Eighty-eight U.S. and European organizations representing a wide range of industries impacted by retaliatory tariffs sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urging permanent removal of tariffs on sectors unrelated to … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Ceremony Cancelled for 2021

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Progress is being made against Covid, but the coronavirus is still taking its toll, the latest being the cancellation of this year’s Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame ceremony. “While we are encouraged with vaccination rates and declining cases in Kentucky, … Continue reading →

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