Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Calvados Boulard to Mark D-Day with Donation for Troops

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Calvados Boulard (Palm Bay Imports) is partnering with Cell Phones For Soldiers to celebrate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. For every Instagram post that uses the hashtag #ToastToTroops,

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Facundo Rum Supports Art of Fernando Botero Lecture, Reception

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Facundo Rum Collection, a proud supporter of the Latin American arts, provided the libations for the evening at Christie’s

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Starlight Distillery’s Huber to Chair Spirits Council’s Craft Advisory Council

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council has formed a Craft Advisory Council to represent craft distillers’ on key policy issues at the federal, state and local level.  The Craft Advisory Council will be chaired by Ted Huber, co-owner of Starlight Distillery in Starlight, … Continue reading →

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Fundraiser for Naples, Fla., Winemaker Battling Brain Cancer

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Tim Moore, co-owner of Inspire Moore Winery in Naples, N.Y, beat skin cancer.  But now that cancer has returned, and he’s

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Who & What –

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Bale Breaker Brewing Co., Yakima, Wash., hires Kat Finn from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. as Oregon sales manager. The addition

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Crown Imports Pays $420,000 to Settle Slotting Fee Charges

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau accepted a $420,000 offer in compromise from Crown Imports LLC, to settle charges it paid retailers to secure tap handle placements. The payments, TTB said, were made through a third party promotional company.  … Continue reading →

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