Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Who & What —

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

MurLarkey Distilled Spirits, Bristow, Va., names George “Papi” Zwetkow Master Distiller and “nose” of MurLarkey, succeeding Jesse Puckett who has taken a new position.

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Organic Grape Growing Harms Vineyard Soil, Advocacy Group Says According to the pro-science consumer advocacy group, American Council on Science & Health (ACSH), organic wine may not be

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‘Dry January’ a Threat to Industry

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Suppliers, wholesalers and retailers all support moderation when it comes to drinking bev/al.  They also all oppose anything that

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Gov’t Shutdown Enters Third Week; TTB Remains Closed; Will Soldiers Man TSA Checkpoints?

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau remains mostly shuttered.  While taxpayers can continue to file electronic payments

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Why Recession Talk is Premature

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The stock market’s wild gyrations in recent weeks have led some to assert the U.S. is on the verge of a recession.  A recession would be

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Craft Brew Industry Sees Sales Reaching New High

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

To be sure, craft beer sales in the second half were slightly slower than in the first half, Brewers Association said.  But “it is clear

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