Monthly Archives: January 2022

Proposed West Virginia Statute Would Violate Federal Law

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

A bill to allow West Virginia residents to make liquor at home for themselves and family members that passed the House of Delegates would run afoul of federal law.  “Federally, there is no personal use exemption for spirits (unlike for … Continue reading →

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Remy Cointreau Q3 Organic Sales Up 21%

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Remy Cointreau‘s Cognac division continued to enjoy strong demand, up 19.4% on an organic basis in the third quarter.  Sales at the Liqueurs & Spirits division also grew strongly, up 27.3% in the third quarter. The company said all regions … Continue reading →

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Molson Coors Teams with Coca-Cola to Intro Simply Spiked Lemonade

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The blurring of the line between alcoholic beverages and soft drinks continues with the announcement that Molson Coors Beverage Co. and Coca-Cola Co.  are launching Simply Spiked Lemonade in a variety 12-pack of 12-ounce slim cans.  It will contain four flavors made with … Continue reading →

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Penna. Panel Hears Plan to Ban State Stores via Constitution

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

“How much do you plan on spending against me for introducing this bill?” Pennsylvania State Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R) asked. “Everything we can,” replied Wendell Young IV, president of the United Food & Commercial Workers union.  And well he should:  … Continue reading →

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Gifts Represented 11% Share of Orders on Drizly in 2021.

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

December held 32% share of all gift orders in 2020 versus 20% in 2021, Drizly said.  But it added other months are seeing gift business grow. Throughout the past year, no month had below a 6% share of gift orders. … Continue reading →

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Wolf Spirit Releases 2,000 Cases of Puncher’s Chance D12TANCE

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

It’s the first limited-release offering from Wolf Spirit, and is aged 12 years in traditional stone and wood rickhouses and finished in California Cabernet Sauvignon barrels.  SRP: $120. With only 2,000 cases produced for the U.S. market, The D12TANCE may … Continue reading →

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