Monthly Archives: December 2021

Liquor Barn Donates $100,000 to Kentucky Tornado Relief

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Liquor Barn announced it’s donating $100,000 to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund. “Kentuckians have kept us afloat,” said Jonathan Blue with Liquor Barn. “Even our tagline is what you probably know, is where Kentuckians go to celebrate life and … Continue reading →

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A-B to Intro Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda and Bud Light Seltzer Sour

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The introduction comes in the form of two variety packs.  Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda will be available starting Jan. 3, 2022, and will feature Classic Cola, Cherry Cola, Orange Soda and Citrus Soda flavors. Bud Light Seltzer Sour is a … Continue reading →

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Preservation Distillery Founder Sentenced in Varsity Blues Scandal

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Marci Palatella, founder of Preservation Distillery, was sentenced to six weeks in prison after she pleaded guilty to bribing officials to get her son admitted to the University of Southern California.  She also must serve six months of home confinement and … Continue reading →

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Reyes Beer Division Closes on Acquisition of Powers Distributing

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Powers, based in Lake Orion, Mich., will do business and Premium Distributors of Michigan.   It’s the ninth market in which Reyes Beer Division operates, and adds 2,800 cystomers and about 5.7 million cases.  Among the suppliers whose brands are included in the … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Moët Hennessy hires Manuel Reman as the new President of Maison Krug, effective April 1, succeeding Maggie Henriquez who decided to take a next professional step outside the Group.  In announcing the appointment, Moet Hennessy praised Henriquez’s “outstanding accomplishments throughout an … Continue reading →

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Lucas Bols to Acquire Tequila Partida

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Lucas Bols said it agreed to acquire Tequila Partida from from founder Gary Shansby and Edrington USA, Inc. Tequila Partida is the world’s highest rated ultra-premium tequila brand. Terms weren’t disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Lucas Bols’ brand portfolio and can seamlessly … Continue reading →

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