Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Who & What —

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Constellation Brands promotes Mallika Monteiro to EVP-Chief Growth & Strategy Officer.  She had been Senior VP-Chief Growth Officer.  She will be a member of CBrands executive

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

When Whiskey Was the Backbone of the US Economy Whiskey—a liquor whose origins in medieval Scotland or Ireland remain murky—once was an uncommon, exotic liquor in the 13 colonies, where rum, gin and brandy were the strong drinks of

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To Relieve Pain, Drink a Bit: Study

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Drinking a couple of pints can be highly effective at relieving pain, according to new research, reducing pain levels by nearly a quarter, a review study led by the University of Greenwich,

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We’re Shocked: Tariffs Will Make French Wine, Scotch Whisky Cost More

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

There was a spate of news stories over the weekend similar to this piece from Fox5San Diego, announcing that U.S. tariffs will make Scotch whisky and French wine more expensive for Americans.

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Consumers Spent 1.7% Less on Imported Beer in August

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

And the volume of beer imported into the U.S. also declined – by 8% — in August.  It was the first month of import volume declines in six months, Michael Uhrich, chief economist, Beer Institute said.

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Bollinger Marks 40 Years as Official Champagne of James Bond

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Moonraker, released forty years ago, featured James Bond whose mission took him on an outer space adventure.

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