Monthly Archives: March 2022

Sagamore Spirit Releases Rum Cask Finish Rye Whiskey

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

It’s a blend of  barrel-aged 5- and 6-year-old straight rye whiskies,.  After blending some of it was placed in hand-selected barrels from South America, and the rest in barrels from Jamaica, aging both for an additional 10 months. Once aged, … Continue reading →

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Raventós Codorníu Launches DtC Website Featuring 6 Wineries

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Raventós Codorníu, Spain’s oldest wine producer, launches a new experiential e-commerce platform in the U.S., 15bodegas.us. With the goal of making prestigious wines and Cavas available to wine lovers around the country, the new website enables U.S.-based consumers to order … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Korbel Champagne Cellars promotes Paul Ahvenainen to Vice President – Operations and Winemaking.  He has been with Korbel for 37 years, most recently directing winemaking and grower relations. Victoria Eady Butler, master blender for Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey becomes the first … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing Grew in February

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in February, with the overall economy achieving a 21st consecutive month of growth although the U.S. manufacturing sector remains in a demand-driven, supply chain-constrained environment, the Institute for Supply Management reports. The COVID-19 … Continue reading →

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Woodford Reserve Debuts Kentucky Derby Bottle

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

This year’s commemorative Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Bourbon bottle features the artwork of Kentucky native Jaime Corum, an equine artist known for her stunning horse portraits. Corum’s painting, titled “Dreams in Bloom,” features three thoroughbreds racing neck-and-neck, surrounded by a … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading About Ukraine —

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

War in Ukraine – the cost to Europe’s economy and how Russia could respond An interesting analysis from Carsten Brezski, ING Research’s global head of macro.  It’s well worth a read.  He projects: • Massive spikes in European heating and … Continue reading →

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