Monthly Archives: February 2022

What We’re Reading —

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Can Fine Wine Come in a Box? This Vineyard Is Betting on It Tablas Creek is making that earth-friendly option hard to resist. (Robb Report)

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Who & What —

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits promotes Pat Pokorny to VP/General Manager for Maryland and Washington, D.C.  He will be succeeded as President, Control States, but Kirt Clemens.

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Philadelphia Distiller Acquires Bucks County, Pa., Competitor

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Millstone Spirits Group, parent of New Liberty Distillery, Philadelphia, has acquired Faber Distilling, Trumbauersville, Pa., at a bankruptcy auction for $1.4 million.  The acquisition gives Millstone ownership of the Faber line, a pair of high-speed bottling lines and the 160,000-square-foot production facility in Trumbauersville. … Continue reading →

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Hennessy to Host Celebration of NBA’s 75th Anniversary

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Hennessy will host the B.I.G. (Business Inside the Game) Summit at the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland.  In partnership with Sole Savy, B.I.G. Summit returns in-person and virtually to bring together experts, visionaries and urban entrepreneurs across multiple platforms in … Continue reading →

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Archer Roose Launches Loyalty Program

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Customers can accrue points, bonuses, and unlock other exclusive member perks by reaching Enthusiast, Insider or Adventurer status. Rewards include items such as cash back towards your next purchase, early access to limited edition wines and seasonal events, and even … Continue reading →

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Beam Suntory 2021 U.S. Sales Exceed Global Sales Rise of 11%

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Beam Suntory reports sales for 2021 were up 11% globally. These results also demonstrated strong growth versus the pre-pandemic year of 2019, with sales also up 11% over the past two years.  Sales in the U.S. grew high-single digits, bolstered … Continue reading →

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