Monthly Archives: January 2022

Drive Launched for Vote in South Carolina on Sunday Sales

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

For more than 20 years, South Carolinians have been allowed to vote in local referendums on whether beer and wine can be sold in stores on Sunday.  But they haven’t been allowed to vote on distilled spirits. That might change … Continue reading →

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Captain Morgan Offers a High-Tech Punch Bowl

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

With stadium-inspired lights and sound, Bluetooth speakers, subwoofers and LED graphic equalizers, the Captain Morgan Super Bowl Punch Bowl holds a whopping four gallons of liquid (serves 32).  It’s ideal, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum notes, to (responsibly) share  Captain Morgan Original … Continue reading →

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1.5 Million Visited Kentucky Distilleries Last Year

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

More than 1.5 million people took the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour in 2021.  Not surprisingly, that’s a big increase from 2020 Covid-slashed 587,00.  It’s offer only 13% from the attendance record of 1.7 million set … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

North Coast Brewing Co. names Jennifer Owen CEO. She has been acting as Interim CEO/CFO since October 2021. She will retain the position of CFO as she continues to lead and care for the financial health of the company. Owen … Continue reading →

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New York Mulls Bill Allowing DtC Shipments from Out of State

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

A bill that seeks to legalize shipment of wine by out-of-state retailers to New York State residents was introduced in the state legislature.  the state is one of more than 30 that prohibit its consumers from receiving shipments from out-of-state … Continue reading →

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Lange Estate Acquires Elkhorn Ridge Vineyard

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Lange Estate Winery & Vineyards said it acquired Elkhorn Ridge Vineyards, a 65  acre property near Monmouth in the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range. The Lange family will change the name to Lucky River Vineyards, a nod to the … Continue reading →

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