Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Penna. Bill Makes It Easier to Buy Liquor

The Distilled Spirits Council said it is pleased by the measure which allows beer distributors and grocery stores to acquire permits to sell

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Aperol Marks 100 Years with Limited-Edition Labels, Book, Tour

Aperol, Italy’s iconic orange bittersweet aperitif which ranks 9th in the list of the world’s best-selling cocktails, turns 100 this year.  To

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Four Roses Completes $55 Million Distillery Expansion

The new $34 million facility will increase production to 8 million proof gallons from 4 million. Most of the additional volume is aimed at export to Europe.

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What We’re Reading —

Vineyards Don’t Need to Replant to Reap Mechanical Pruning Benefits Wine grape growers in the San Joaquin Valley who want to switch from hand pruning to mechanical pruning won’t have to replant

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Maguey Spirits Signs Chopin Imports as Exclusive U.S. Distributor

Chopin Imports Ltd. (CIL), the marketing company for Chopin Vodka brand and other best-in-class spirits, was named exclusive

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Pendleton Whisky Debuts 1st National TV Commercial

Pendleton Whisky (Proximo Spirits) is making an aggressive move to expand nationally beyond its current footprint in the Pacific

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