Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Guess Who New Study Finds Buys More from Local Liquor Stores

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Hint:  It’s not Millennials, Gex-Xers or Baby Boomers. Surprisingly enough, a new study by Drizly found digitally native Gen Z-ers purchase alcohol from local liquor stores more often

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Don Leese Takes Helm at Hotaling & Co.

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Hotaling & Co., the San Francisco-based premium spirits distiller and importer, named Dan Leese, formerly CEO and

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Sazerac to Distribute Marie Brizard Brands in U.S.

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Sazerac Co.‘s 375 Park Avenue Spirits unit will represent Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits in the U.S.   Marie Brizard noted

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Frank Family Vineyards to Raise Money to Combat Hunger

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Frank Family Vineyards is launching a fundraising campaign to raise money for Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. The winery will donate 10% of

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New Products

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

A Non-Alcoholic Budweiser? That may be in the offing from Anheuser-Busch. At least, that’s the view of MillerCoors, which noted Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau recently approved a label for

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Crook & Marker Launches Spiked Soda Line

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Crook & Marker, Hamilton, N.J., introduces a new line of Spiked Sodas made with organic alcohol and zero sugar to deliver consumers the classic soda taste they’ve been longing for ––

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