Monthly Archives: June 2021

NY State Liquor Authority Ends To-Go and Delivery of Bev/al

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Thursday (6/24) was the last day for to-go and delivery in New York State, the New York State Liquor Authority announced. A recent poll by the New York Restaurant Association showed that 78% of New Yorkers favor permanently allowing alcoholic … Continue reading →

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Don’t Count Light Lagers Out, Drizly Says

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

For many years, light lager was the top-selling beer category among U.S. consumers, accounting for 22% of beer share on Drizly in 2019. But in just the past two years, that has shifted. As hard seltzer — which takes light … Continue reading →

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Post Meridiem, Duvernois Creative Win WSWA Brand Battle RTD Category

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Post Meridiem Spirits Co. and Duvernois Creative Spirits’ Romeo’s Gin RTDs were declared the winners of the Ready-to-Drink Category of WSWA’s extended, virtual 2021 Brand Battle Tournament. Six contenders were met with questions from an expert panel of wholesaler judges about the … Continue reading →

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U.S. Domestic Beer Shipments Rose 8.9% in May

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

We continue to see evidence of the rebound of the U.S. economy from Covid.  The latest: The Beer Insitute estimates U.S. brewers shipped 15 million barrels in May, an 8.9% increase from the May 2020. Thus far this year, Beer … Continue reading →

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Broken Shed Vodka Launches ‘Tomorrow’ Campaign in U.S.

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Broken Shed Vodka, New Zealand’s award-winning, super-premium vodka, announced its new U.S. creative campaign, “The Vodka of Tomorrow.” The campaign pays tribute to the vodka’s home country by highlighting that, thanks to time zone differences, it’s already tomorrow in New … Continue reading →

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Van Gogh Vodka Offers ‘Ultimate Girls Night In’ Spa Experience

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

To encourage consumers to “sip back and relax” with delicious cocktails and close friends, 31 entrants across the United States will win a $600 at-home spa package inclusive of three hours of massage and facial treatments for three people. Jason … Continue reading →

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