Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

What We’re Reading —

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The Science Behind Nonalcoholic Spirits If you’ve ever mixed water and oil, you know that not all liquids are miscible, or able to be mixed. Molecules with similar polarities tend to be miscible. Water, for example, is a polar

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Lawmaker Seeks to Allow Wine in Mississippi Grocery Stores

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

It will be the second attempt to pass the measure, which failed last year after liquor store owners, who fear it will hurt their business, opposed it.

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Hard Seltzer’s Rapid Rise Called a Threat to Wine Volume

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The rise of the hard seltzer category represents a new – and increasing – threat to wine volume growth in the US, according to new research published by Wine Intelligence.

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Goose Island Offers Sox Golden Ale

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The brew will be available at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Chicago White Sox’s home ballpark, and throughout Chicago.  The special edition can features a peal-back label

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Who & What –

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

New Hampshire Liquor Commission names Lorrie Piper director of its marketing,

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Plunge in Partner Brands Cuts Remy Cointreau Sales 4.1%

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Remy Cointreau reports total sales of €814 million, or $898.3 million USD in the first nine months of its fiscal year.  That’s a 4.1% decline.  But it noted that sales of Group

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