Monthly Archives: June 2021

Old Forester Releases a Single-Barrel Rye

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Old Forester Distilling Co. (Brown-Forman)  launches Old Forester Rye Single Barrel, marking the first innovation of this rye recipe since the original 100 proof release. Presented unfiltered and at barrel strength, the product is available nationwide and at Old Forester … Continue reading →

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Uncle Nearest Launches a Venture Fund on 100th Anniversary of Destruction of Tulsa’s ‘Black Wall Street’

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the fastest-growing American whiskey brand in U.S. history and the most-awarded Bourbon of 2019 and 2020 worldwide, announced the formation of the Uncle Nearest Venture Fund. The $50 million fund was created specifically to invest in rapidly growing, minority-founded … Continue reading →

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1st Cannabis Spirits Brand Launched in California

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Psychotropic spirits company Lively Spirits, Los Angeles, said it launched  Purejuana, America’s first cannabis spirit brand. Containing no alcohol and produced from 100% fresh, flash-frozen cannabis flower to retain strain-specific flavors, aroma, and psychoactive effects, “Purejuana is a new and all-natural … Continue reading →

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TTB to Focus on Timely Service, Regulatory Reforms in Permitting, Tax and Bev/Al Labeling

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The plans were detailed in a document prepared for Congress in support of the Biden Administration’s $6 trillion budget request. Three major regulatory reforms were highlighted in the document with the intention of consolidating, clarifying or simplifying requirements and “where … Continue reading →

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Texas Lawmakers OK Earlier Sunday Sales

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A bill that would loosen alcohol restrictions on Sunday morning, effective Sept. 1, was approved, 115-24, by the Texas Legislature.  Under the measure, beer and wine can be sold as early as 10 a.m.  The current start time is noon. … Continue reading →

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