Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Columbia Distributing to Acquire Graybeal Distributing

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Columbia Distributing said it will purchase the majority of the assets of Graybeal Distributing, based in Pendleton, Ore.

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Coconut Cartel Enters Bev/Al Space, Launches Guatemalan Rum

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Coconut Cartel launches its first premium rum. It combines rum aged in Guatemala by some of the world’s best rum makers with

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Cascade Brewing to Release 2 Brews

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Cascade Brewing said it will release Valley Flora 2017, a beer that celebrates Northwest regional offerings of craft beer and wine

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Texas ABC Approves eTIPS for Server Training

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) said eTIPS, an online responsible alcohol server and seller training program, has been

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Who & What —

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. honors Caleb Kilburn as a Master Distiller.  Kilburn refused the title for many years, saying it

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Beer Sales Continue to Contract

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

National Beer Wholesalers Association‘s Beer Purchasers’ Index fell to 47 in December, a significant drop for December 2017’s

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