Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Pacific Northwest Cider Sales Jump 30%

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

One of the reasons, the Northwest Cider Association says in its annual report is a serious effort by the association to grow demand

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Coming Soon: $20,000 Sailor Jerry Guitars

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

C.F. Martin & Co., in partnership with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, will release two Ink & Wood limited-edition guitars featuring iconic

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Gentleman Jack, Wired Team Up for 4th ‘Pitch Distilled’

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey and WIRED Brand Lab today announce the fourth iteration of Pitch

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

As Americans Drink Less Alcohol, Booze Makers Look Beyond the Barrel Brewers and liquor companies seek nonalcoholic alternatives as beer volumes fall and growth in wine, spirits slows.  (Wall Street Journal)

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Supreme Court to Hear Tenn. Retail License Case Tomorrow

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Did the U.S. Supreme Court mean what it said when it said “the 21st Amendment grants the states virtually complete control” over the

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Investor Buys 85 Acres in Napa Valley

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Global Ag Properties II LLC, a unit of TIAA-CREF, has purchased 85 acres of vineyard land in Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll

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