Monthly Archives: August 2021

Captain Morgan to Offer $100,000 in Safe Rides Credits to Major League Soccer Fans

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

During select Saturdays through the remainder of the regular season, soccer fans 21 and older will have access to up to $50 in rideshare credits to and from some of the biggest matches of the year. “We saw a tremendous … Continue reading →

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Surge in Covid Cases Spells New Bad News On-Premise

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Even as more states reopen and allow for some form of on-premise consumption, Covid cases continue to expand — both among the unvaccinated and among those who were vaccinated.  That’s bad news for on-premise retailers, because a new study of … Continue reading →

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Long Drink Expands Relationship with SGWS

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Long Drink, the brand built on the heritage of the legendary Finnish alcohol category of long drinks, best described as citrus soda with real liquor, said it expanded its distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS) into Illinois. … Continue reading →

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OvareVentures, a Private Equity Firm, Invests in Brooklyn-based Fort Hamilton Distillery

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Fort Hamilton was founded in 2016 by entrepreneur and distiller Alex Clark, who was formerly instrumental in the launch and growth of Brooklyn’s Widow Jane distillery.  Terms of the investment weren’t disclosed. Fort Hamilton whiskies are distilled from local rye … Continue reading →

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Crystal Ridge Distillery Launches Canned Cocktails

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Hot Springs, Ark., distillery’s “The Pack” is a four-pack that includes blueberry, raspberry and orange canned vodka sodas at 9% alcohol by volume made with the distillery’s premium 63 Vodka. “We are thrilled to launch our new canned drinks and … Continue reading →

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Eastside Distilling Plans to Double Shares to Fund Growth

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Eastside Distilling Inc., Portland, Ore., is asking shareholders to approve doubling its share outstanding as part of a three-year strategic brand that involves transforming its craft canning and bottling business and using the resulting cash flow to expand distribution and … Continue reading →

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