Monthly Archives: May 2022

RtD’s Surpass Seltzers, Tequila Continues to Grow, But Tito’s Remains Top-Seller on Drizly

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Early reports on Memorial Day weekend sales are coming in, and it appears to have been a good holiday for bev/al marketers — or at least distilled spirits marketers — on Drizly. The top-selling liquor on Drizly this Memorial Day … Continue reading →

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Old Bridge Cellars Sues Rose & Arrow Over Trademark

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

When Columbia Hudson Ventures, a contract winery and bottler, ran into liquidity issues, it asked one of its clients, Old Bridge Cellars, to prepay a significant part of the price of wine to be produced.  To induce Old Bridge to … Continue reading →

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Bear Fight Single Malt Whiskey Launches

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Next Century Spirits brand is available in Colorado, Connecticut, North Carolina and New York.  “A much broader rollout to come in Fall 2022,” the company says in an announcement. “The final flavor profile decision was made in order to create the … Continue reading →

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Company Distilling to Open Its 1st New Distillery in July

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Company Distilling said it will open its first newly-constructed distillery in Townsend, Tenn., July 8-10. Throughout the weekend, guests can expect to experience live music, enjoy a cocktail, and tour the facility. The full product portfolio for Company Distilling will … Continue reading →

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Lake County Winegrape Commission Plans New Ad Campaign

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Lake County (Calif.) Winegrape Commission‘s new campaign features a dusty cowboy riding through rows of mountain grapes, suggesting that the grapes in Lake County are “never picked,” but rather “wrangled.” In addition, the advertisement states that grapes have been “raised on … Continue reading →

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Cool Cat Intros Limited Edition Pride Packaging

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

June is National LBGTQ+ Pride Month, and Cool Cat, a line of gay-founded, owned and operated low-calorie wine spritzer cocktails, will introduce limited edition Pride-theme packaging to commemorate June as National LGBTQ+ Pride Month.  The rainbow-themed 4-packs of 12oz cans will … Continue reading →

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