Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Kirin Brewing Unit Acquires New Belgium Brewing

New Belgium is the fourth largest independent U.S. craft brewer.  Terms of the sale to Lion Little World Beverages, a unit of

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E&J Gallo Acquires Pahlmeyer Winery

  E& J. Gallo Winery acquired Pahlmeyer Winery, which includes the Pahlmeyer and Jayson by Pahlmeyer brands. The two brands are known for producing iconic Bordeaux-style wines.  Terms weren’t disclosed.

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TTB Accepts $61,000 Compromise from Vinpak Settling Paperwork Issues

The issues being compromised were failed to file an amended application for change in location, failure to obtain the proper

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Younger Drinkers Drive Trend to Less Alcohol

Although Millennials are only a third of regular wine drinkers are under 34, this age category makes up 47% of all consumers that

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Michter’s Releasing Celebration Sour Mash Whiskey for 1st Time in 3 Years

After a three-year hiatus, Michter’s Celebration Sour Mash Whiskey will be released again in December 2019.

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Beam Releases Booker’s ‘Beaten Biscuits”

It’s the fourth in the 2019 Collect of Booker’s Bourbon and is named after small, cracker-like biscuits Booker Noe loved to

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