Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

U.S. Spirits Exports Rebound, But Retaliatory Tariffs Said to Limit Growth

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Total U.S. spirits exports rebounded in 2021 reaching $1.6 billion, a 14% rise, but still below the 2018 pre-pandemic levels of about $1.8 billion, according a new report released by the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., which added that  … Continue reading →

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Brown-Forman Net Jumps 18% as Sales Rise 14% in 3rd Quarter

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Brown-Forman Corp. reports net income jumped 18% to $259 million, or 54 cents a share, as net sales rose 14% (22% organic) in the third quarter, ended Jan. 31. The company also reported brand results for the first nine months … Continue reading →

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Before the War, Russian Vodka Imports Were Down 79%

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

That’s since 2011, according to Lisa Hawkins, senior vp-public affairs, at DISCUS.  Russian vodka accounts for only 1.3% of total vodka imports in 2021, she told CNN. The boycotts will hurt some U.S. importers, however.  The question they will face is … Continue reading →

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Fire Reduces Larson Family Winery’s Tasting Room to Rubble

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The barn-turned-tasting room contained historic Sonoma Rodeo and Larson Family memorabilia, and the Larson family described the loss as “catastrophic.’ Larson Family Winery was once home to the Sonoma Rodeo, where famed horse trainer Buster Millerick, who worked with Seabiscuit, … Continue reading →

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Illinois Bill Would Increase Winery Self-Distribution

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

A bill to increase the number of wineries that could self-distribute in Illinois has been introduced into the state Senate. In a statement, the National Association of Wine Retailers said: “Too often wineries inside Illinois and across the country are … Continue reading →

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Oregon Bottle Bill May Include Canned Wine

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Oregon’s State Senatepassed, 23-4, and sent to the Stae House  a measure that would apply the state’s 10-cents “bottle bill” deposit to canned wine. “Once an oddity, wine packaged in cans is increasingly to be found on store shelves,” said … Continue reading →

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