Monthly Archives: May 2021

A-B to Distribute Canteen Spirits

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Canteen Spirits said its ready-to-drink spirits will be distributed by  Anheuser-Busch as part of A-B’s Beyond Beer portfolio.  It also said A-B’s’s investment and innovation group, ZX Ventures had made an investment in the Austin, Tex., company. “Canteen Spirits has … Continue reading →

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Cocktails-to-Go Permanent in Texas

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill making cocktails to go permanent in Texas.  It requires food to be included in the alcohol-to-go order. Texas is the 10th state to make a Covid-era cocktails to-go measure permanent. “Governor Abbott acted quickly … Continue reading →

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More Than One in Seven Social Safety Net Recipients in 2017 Were College Graduates

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

While adults without any post-secondary education made up the majority of participants in four key social safety net programs, college-educated adults account for over a third of some programs’ recipients. These findings come from tables recently released by the U.S. Census … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

RETIRING:  Steve Slater, evp-general manager, Wine Division, effective Dec. 31.  Cindy Leonard will succeed him as head of the company’s fine wine business.   Slater is currently senior vp-supplier engagement and business development.

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Goodwood Brewing Distills a Future

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

That future might include spirits for the Louisville brewer.  It released a premium bourbon aged in stout barrels and a rye whiskey. The 90 proof, small-batch rye is the fourth product to be launched under the Goodwood Spirits line. As … Continue reading →

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TTB Accepts $28.6 Million to Settle $40.3 Million Claim Against Distiller

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Levecke Corp., Mira Loma, Calif., was accused of miscalculation Sec. 5010 flavor credits, unexplained inventory shortages, and failure to timely file and pay exise taxes, improper use of CNMA credit, and insufficient documentation of exports.

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