Monthly Archives: June 2021

Dewar’s Sponsors US Open, Releases Exclusive Blend

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Dewar’s scotch whisky has released an exclusive 19 year old blend, Dewar’s “The Champions Edition” to commemorate the start of the 2021 U.S. Open  and first partnership between the two historic brands. This special limited-edition bottle features a 19-year-old blended Scotch whisky, … Continue reading →

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Betz Family Won’t Release 2020 Vintage, Cites Smoke Taint

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Washington State’s Betz Family Winery said it won’t be releasing a 2020 vintage due to smoke taint caused by last year’s wildfires.  It also announced its sister winery in Oregon, SUNU Wines, would not be releasing a 2020 vintage either. … Continue reading →

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Vintage Wine Estates Goes Public

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It began trading yesterday on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “VWE”  after it merged with Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).  It had an initial market capitalization of $617.9 million. In connection with the … Continue reading →

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Firefly Distillery Opens a Recording Studio

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The North Charleston, S.C., the oldest working distillery in the Charleston area, is opening a recording studio.  It already does live concerts.  The space is free for touring artists who will need to pay the engineer. “It’s a great way … Continue reading →

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Winc Acquires Natural Merchants

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Winc, Inc. said it purchased substantially all the assets of Natural Merchants, Inc. (“Natural Merchants”), a leading purveyor of natural, organic, biodynamic and vegan wines from around the world. Natural Merchants products are found in retailers and restaurants nationwide.  Terms weren’t … Continue reading →

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Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Launches Marketplace

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Brewing the American Dream Marketplace is a one-stop shop features food and beverage entrepreneurs who all ship nationally, ready to send goods directly to the shopper’s doorstep. It’s part of the philanthropic “Brewing the American Dream” project developed by … Continue reading →

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