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Lot18 Marks 50th Anniversary of Elvis’s ’68 Comeback Special

The limited-edition Cabernet Sauvignon is being issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s legendary ’68 Comeback

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Stella Artois Seeks to End Middle-Seat Pain

With more than half of Millennials saying they would rather pay a visit to the dentist (58%) and 48% would even prefer to talk politics

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Maker’s Mark Spot Features Its Wax Dippers

Maker’s Mark has turned the folks who dip its bottles in red wax into stars.

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Gancia Appeals to Millennials with ‘Drink Beauty’ Campaign

“Gancia‘s new ‘drink beauty’ platform is about making an emotional connection with our Millennial consumers,” said Leonid Yangarber, CEO of Roust Americas.  “A storied brand with deep roots in Italy, Gancia captures the beauty of Italy—its land, its art, its … Continue reading

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Bacardi Taps Michael B. Jordan to Direct ‘The Angel’s Share’

Bacardí rum unveiled “The Angel’s Share,” a digital short film co-directed by actor and filmmaker Michael B. Jordan – marking the

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Who & What —

3 Badge Beverage Corp. hired veteran sales executive Eric Timmerman as national sales manager for its spirits division, 3 Badge Mixology. Most recently he was vice president of sales for AmBrabev, LLC, an importer of premium spirits based in Kentucky.

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