Monthly Archives: March 2022

Liquor Lobby Launches ‘Ship My Spirits’ DtC Campaign in New York State

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), American Distilling Institute (ADI) and Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), three of the nation’s leading trade associations representing distillers large and small, joined forces to launch “Ship My Spirits,” a grassroots … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Riboli Family Wines hires Marty Spate as Winemaker.  Spate will be involved in winery operations in Paso Robles and Monterey County that go into brands such as San Simeon, Maddalena, Opaque, and Highlands 41.  He joins from O’Neill Vintners & … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

In America’s Family-Run Wineries, the Kids Are All Right A new generation of vintners is bringing fresh ideas and innovations Brand Loyalty Takes a Hit From Inflation, Shortages Well-known brand names and flashy ad campaigns are no longer enough to … Continue reading →

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Stone Brewing Defeats Molson Coors in Trademark Infringement Case

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

MillerCoors Brewing Co. (now Molson Coors Beverage Co.) infringed Stone Brewing Co.‘s Stone trademark when MillerCoors rebranded its Keystone beer as Stone, a federal court in San Diego found. During the time of infringement, Molson Coors sold more than $1.7 billion of … Continue reading →

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Biden’s Budget Raises Corporate Taxes to 28%

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Biden Administration’s budget proposal for fiscal 2023 does not propose any changes in federal excise taxes on alcoholic beverages, but it does propose major changes in corporate, personal and estate taxes. The proposal essentially seeks to repeal the corporate … Continue reading →

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Tanduay’s Export Business Doubles Growth in 2021

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

A major factor: new partnerships with Hensley Beverage (Arizona), Horizon Beverage Group (Massachusetts), Romano Beverage (Illinois). It also inked distribution deals with Kreyenhop & Kluge for Germany and Alcobrands for Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Tanduay is available in 12 U.S. … Continue reading →

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