Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Woodford Reserve Debuts Kentucky Derby Bottle

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

This year’s commemorative Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Bourbon bottle features the artwork of Kentucky native Jaime Corum, an equine artist known for her stunning horse portraits. Corum’s painting, titled “Dreams in Bloom,” features three thoroughbreds racing neck-and-neck, surrounded by a … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading About Ukraine —

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

War in Ukraine – the cost to Europe’s economy and how Russia could respond An interesting analysis from Carsten Brezski, ING Research’s global head of macro.  It’s well worth a read.  He projects: • Massive spikes in European heating and … Continue reading →

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NBWA Purchasers’ Index Lowest in 12 Years

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released the Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for February 2022. For the second month in 2022, the industry has reverted to pre-pandemic trends. The February 2022 BPI survey shows the total beer reading at 43 and “at-risk” inventory at … Continue reading →

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Bars Open, Pouring Reach 2-Year High

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Bars open and pouring beer reached 93% last weekend (Feb. 24-27) reached the highest level in two years, BeerBoard reports.  The open rate last hit 93% the weekend of Dec. 16-19, 2021, but immediately fell back to 89% in early … Continue reading →

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Control States’ Case Sales, Dollar Sales Fell in January

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Control states spirits case sales fell 3% in January from a year earlier, National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association said. Montgomery County Maryland (11.4%) and Montana (19.6%) reported monthly growth rates for January exceeding their 12-month trends. But the growth rates … Continue reading →

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Total Wine, Pennsylvania, Oregon Liquor Stores Pull Russian Made Liquor

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The boycott of Russian-made bev/al products continued to spread.  Both private entities and government agencies acted to remove Russian products from store shelves and to show support for the embattled people of Ukraine, whose country has been invaded by Russia. … Continue reading →

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