Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

COO of Treasury Wine Ousted Over Ethics Breach

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Robert Foye left the Australian producer abruptly owing to a breach of the company’s code of conduct.  Deputy Chief Operating

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Mount Gay Distillery Catches Fire; 150,000 Gallons of Rum Lost

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

No one was injured in the blaze.  The cause hasn’t been determined.  

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Indiana’s 31-Store Save-On Liquor Chain Sold

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The buyer is Indiana Liquor Group.  Terms weren’t disclosed. Secretary of the buyer is Nathan Feldman, a former Indiana

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House Passes Bill Aiding Grape Growers Facing Fire Losses

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The measure, sponsored by Rep. Mike Thompson (D), would allow growers in Lake and Mendocino counties to be eligible for

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Bently Heritage Gets Set to Launch from Historic Nevada Building

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Bently Heritage Estate Distillery will open early this year in the century-old Minden Flour Mill, a Minden, Nev., landmark listed on

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City Winery DC Partners with Supreme Core Cider on Winter Cider

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

City Winery Washington DC said it is collaborating with fellow northeast Washington beverage producer Supreme Core Cider to

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