Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

A Great Video Celebrates Hiram Walker as Distillery of the Year

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

It’s the second consecutive year the Canadian Whisky Awards has named Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. as Distillery of the Year.

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Buffalo Trace Releases Seasoned Stave Bourbon Experiment

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Buffalo Trace Distillery is releasing its latest round in its experimental whiskey collection, two bourbons aged for more than

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BA Wants T-Shirts to Show You Support Independent Craft Brewers

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

“While small and independent breweries work heavily to promote their craft, they also rely on a layered group of partners to proudly

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Chris Bilbro, Founder of Marietta Cellars, Father to Winemakers, Dies

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

He was 72, and died of cancer.  Three of his sons are now winemakers.

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Who & What —

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Boston Beer Co. announced the death of Gregg A. Tanner, one of its longest-serving board members.  He was 62 years old.

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Investors support AB InBev’s debt rebalancing Share price decline has not reduced market’s appetite for drinks company’s bonds.  (Financial Times)  

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