Monthly Archives: April 2022

Building Stronger Organizations

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

I was invited to participate in a meeting yesterday of members of a division of a major employer.  My overall impression was that it was nothing more than some staffers airing gripes, not only about the present administration but about … Continue reading →

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Who & What

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Splash Beverage Group names Ron Wall Chief Financial Officer.  He joins from William Grant & Sons, where he also was CFO.

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

This is the oldest evidence of wine in Europe The discovery wasn’t of a long lost amphora, but grape seeds and pomace, preserved in a house fire which took place around 4300 BC, give or take a century. (The Drinks … Continue reading →

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August Distillery Plans $23 Million Expansion

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Augusta Distillery will invest $23 million to convert the former home of fastener manufacturer F.A. Neider Co. to a state-of-the-art facility in Augusta, Ky. The company’s initial brand expression, Buckner’s 13-year single barrel cask strength bourbon, is available at retail … Continue reading →

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SipSource Data: Volume Below $17, Growth Above $17

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

In a new SipSource product, the Price Tier Performance Scorecard, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America finds that for spirits, the two lowest price tiers ($9.99 or less and $10-$16.99 per equivalent 750 ml bottle) account for 56% of volume and are relatively … Continue reading →

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Reyes’ Monarch Beverage Unit to Rep Bell’s Brewery in Indiana

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The agreement adds about 175,000 cases to Monarch’s volume and is a result of Bell’s joining New Belgium Brewing.  “Our Monarch team is eager to start warehousing, selling, delivering and merchandising this great portfolio,” said Stephen Reyes, president, Reyes Beer … Continue reading →

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