Monthly Archives: May 2022

Johnnie Walker releases 1st Digital Art

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Johnnie Walker offers seven whisky connoisseurs the chance to own an extremely rare bottle of 48-year-old Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour NFTs, alongside their very own digital art and have access to an exclusive brand experience in Scotland. Tied to … Continue reading →

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Control States’ Sales Eased in March

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Control States spirits case sales eased0.6% in March from the year-earlier level. Montgomery County Maryland (15.7%), Utah (30.3%), Vermont (3.0%), and Wyoming (3.7%) reported monthly growth rates for March exceeding their twelve-month trends, National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association says. The … Continue reading →

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Esporão Group Adds Rosé to Monte Velho Line

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Portugal’s Esporão Group introduces the 2021 vintage Monte Velho Rosé this month. Monte Velho Rosé joins the existing Monte Velho Red and White. All three are available nationally and line-priced at $12 SRP. (High-res bottle shot attached.) Monte Velho Red, … Continue reading →

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Elijah Craig Partners with PGA Tour Pro Golfer Talor Gooch

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Elijah Craig Bourbon (Heaven Hill) announced a new multi-year partnership with PGA Tour professional golfer, Talor Gooch. A native Oklahoman and whiskey-lover, Gooch’s success both on and off the course will now be supported by Elijah Craig as the “Official … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Aviation Gin hires Hollie Stephenson as director of the new Aviation Gin Distillery and visitor’s center.  The facility is expected to open later this summer.  She will oversee distilling and bottling operations as well as the visitor’s center and tasting room. Previously, … Continue reading →

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U.S. Wine Exports Grew 10.6% in Value Last Year; Largest Jump Since 2013

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

U.S. wine exports grew 10.6% in value last year, resulting in $1.44 billion in total revenue according to Wine Institute. California wine represents 95% of all exported wine. It was the largest jump in exports since 2013. “While we continue … Continue reading →

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