Monthly Archives: September 2021

UV Vodka Has a Sunlight-Activated Bottle

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Phillips Distilling Co., a pioneer in breakthrough flavors and spirits innovation for more than 100 years, today announced that UV Vodka will get a rebranded, modern look with the launch of a photochromic bottle design that activates a spectrum of bright … Continue reading →

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Bulleit Launches “Local Bar Sundays” to Support Local Bars

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Since the best way to support local bars  is to order from one’s favorite spot, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey will reimburse the cost of consumers’ first drink with the “First Drink’s on Us” rebate fund through the end of 2021. Adult … Continue reading →

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How Important is Football to Beer Sales? 18.5% Bump in Consumption

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

That’s right, beer sales jumped 18.5% this past weekend from the 2020 NFL Opening weekend, BeerBoard says.  NFL football isn’t important just to beer overall, but especially to Bud Light, the top brand poured, which achieved a leading 13.5% share.  … Continue reading →

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TTB Accepts $325,000 Compromise in Trade Practice Case

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau accepted $325,000 from Iowa Beverage Systems (IBEV), a wholesaler, to settle charges related to a sponsorship agreement at the 2019 Iowa State Fair. One feature of the sponsorship agreement was that in exchange … Continue reading →

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Behind the Heaven Hill Strike: Healthcare, Overtime Pay

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The central issues in the United Food & Commercial Workers union strike against Heaven Hill Distillery are a cap on health insurance premium increases, reduced overtimes, and, as previously reported, weekend shifts. Some 420 workers struck the distillery over the weekend.  UFCW … Continue reading →

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Blackland Distillery Expands Plant, to Enter Oklahoma

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Blackland Distillery, Fort Worth, Tex., is adding 4,500-square-feet to its current plant and plans to enter Oklahoma in October.  The expansion will provide a second rick house and a VIP space as well as expand the bottling line and renovate … Continue reading →

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