Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Tennessee ABC, Mississippi Act on Out-of-State Wine Shippers

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Tennessee ordered six companies to stop illegally shipping bev/al directly to Tennessee consumers.  Meanwhile, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled Mississippi’s “long arm

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New Jersey Oks Liquor Licenses for Small Theaters

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

A new law lowers the number of seats required for a liquor license to 50 from 1000.  The thought is that the measure will help small theaters survive.

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Independent Stave Co., Boswell Family Give $1 Million for Spirits Maturation Warehouse at University of Kentucky

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Independent Stave Co. and the Boswell Family are giving $1 million to the University of Kentucky to further spirits research at the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits. The gift will fund a maturation facility that will allow the Beam Institute … Continue reading →

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Aviation Gin Toasts World’s Oldest 21 Year Old on Leap Day

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

She’s Arlene Manko, a Pittsburgh resident who was born on Leap Day in 1936, meaning her birthday comes once every four years. It also means this Leap Day will be her official

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Winebow’s Craft + Estate Named U.S. Importer of Maison Chanzy

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Craft + Estate, a division of Winebow Imports, said it is the exclusive U.S. importer of Maison Chanzy, a winery located in Bouzeron, the northernmost village in the Côte

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Germain-Robin Releases 2 California Brandies in Limited Quantities

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Germain-Robin was acquired by E.&J. Gallo Winery in 2017.  Yesterday Gallo announced the release of the flagship expression Germain-Robin (SRP: $75) and Germain-Robin XO (SRP: $125).

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