Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Portland Cider Releases 5.5% ABV Concord Grape Cider

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The seasonal cider will be available in 22-oz. bottles and on draft beginning Thursday (1/17).  It’s a blend of 100% Northwest apple

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Oldest Veteran Credited Long Life to Drinking Whiskey Daily

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Not only that, but Richard Overton, who was the oldest veteran and the oldest man in the U.S. when he was laid to rest at age 112

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West + Wilder Taps OutsidePR as Agency of Record

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

West + Wilder, Sonoma, Calif., cans its wines, saying the packaging is accessible and versatile and uses safe, BPA-NI

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Oak Ridge Updates OZV Wine Label

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Oak Ridge Winery today announced a refreshed label for the OZV portfolio which features three expressions of Zinfandel: The OZV

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Who & What –

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Leinekugel (MillerCoors) names its first new brewmaster in 23 years.  He’s John Hensley, who was promoted after spending six

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They’re Plowing Roads, Collecting Trash in National Parks. Why Is TTB Still Closed?

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The Trump Administration has gone out of its way to make the partial government shutdown as painless as possible for ordinary

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