Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Pabst Debuts PBR Hard Coffee

It’s made with both Arabica and Robusta coffee beans, as well as “creamy American milk.” The vanilla-infused iced coffee clocks in at 5% alcohol by volume. The can claims, “This java brew balances a rich creamy blend with a whipped … Continue reading

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Who & What —

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits promoted Tom Boyle, currently senior vp and general manager in Phoenix to Executive

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NABI Tells TTB: Be Careful of Violating Commercial Speech Protections

Here’s a fun fact:  Last year, Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau issued more certificates of label approval (COLAs) for

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DISCUS Joins Other Associations in Forming World Spirits Alliance

The new organization will represent views and interests of the spirits sector on an international level, acting as a representative partner and interlocutor before international organisations, such as

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Napa Valley Vintners 1st Trade Association to Commit to Porto Protocol

Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) directors voted to become signatories of the Porto Protocol. In doing so, they become the first

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Purdue Prof Helps Longtime Grape Growers Embrace New Technology

California vineyard owners are carefully watching grapes mature on the vine this summer, just one in a list of responsibilities that

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