Monthly Archives: April 2022

Freeland Spirits Finishes 5-Year Rye in Magdalena Rum Barrels

Freeland Spirits, Portland, Ore., is launching its first limited release rye whiskey finished in Magdalena Rum barrels. The five-year-old sourced rye was transferred into four Magdalena Guatemalan Rum barrels, where it spent two years in its second maturation. This marks … Continue reading

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Kansas Fairgoers Will Be Able to Drink Beer, Wine

Under a new law signed by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, attendees at the Kansas State Fair will be able to consume beer and wine throughout the fairgrounds.  The measure also permits distilled spirits. Fair officials say they haven’t determined whether … Continue reading

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Bud Light Seltzer Intros Cocktail Hour Pack

Bud Light Seltzer introduces its new limited-edition Bud Light Seltzer Cocktail Hour variety pack to its portfolio of “Loudest Flavors Ever”.  The flavors include Tropical Punch, Lime Margarita’ Watermelon Mojito, and Strawberry Daiquiri “Bud Light Seltzer continues to drive innovation, … Continue reading

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SLIQ Spirited Ice Intros Patriot Pops

The white wine infused frozen cocktail will be available from May through Labor Day Weekend in three different flavors — Watermelon, White Peach and Blueberry.  Each is vegan, kosher, less than 70 calories and 5% ABV.  SLIQ is donating proceeds … Continue reading

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Manager Buys Goosecross Cellars

Christi and Dave Ficeli have purchased Goosecross Cellars in Yountville, Calif.  Terms weren’t disclosed. Dave and Christi Coors Ficeli met while working for E&J Gallo Winery. Dave’s professional experience is primarily in marketing and production roles for Gallo, Treasury Wine Estates … Continue reading

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Who & What —

Garden State Wine Growers welcomes Devon Perry as executive director.

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