Monthly Archives: December 2021

Art Ciocca, Founded Wine Group, Dies at 84

He formed The Wine Group in 1981 when he and his associates purchased the wine assets of Coca-Cola Bottling Company of New York, then a minor player in the wine industry. Today, with more than 60 brands, including storied names … Continue reading

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Bourbon Bottles that Survived Mayfield Tornado Donated to Kentucky Bourbon Benefit

The owners of Carr’s Steakhouse that once stood in downtown Mayfield have donated 14 bottles of premium Bourbon they recovered from the rubble of their family business to the Bourbon auction for survivors of the tornadoes that ravaged Western Kentucky. … Continue reading

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Buffalo Trace Auction to Aid Red Cross in Kentucky Tornado Recovery

To help raise funds, Buffalo Trace Distillery and the Van Winkle family are partnering with Menish Productions to auction two very rare and unique whiskey flights through Thursday, Dec. 23rd at 7 p.m. Up for bid are a complete flight … Continue reading

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A-B, NFL Extend Sponsorship

Anheuser-Busch will remain the exclusive global beer and hard seltzer sponsor of the NFL under a new multi-year agreement that A-B said “will include many new opportunities for the Anheuser-Busch brands, led by Bud Light, that will continue growing excitement … Continue reading

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Who & What

Bunker Irish Whiskey hires Caroline Martin as master blender at its Royal Oak Distillery, succeeding Jim Ramsay.

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86% of Consumers Have Plans to Celebrate Holidays

That’s according to Nielsen IQ which found 55% will be decorating the inside of my home, 38% will prepare a meal at home for household members only, 38% will decorate the outside of their house, 32% will go to someone … Continue reading

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