Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

St. Augustine Distillery Supports Fort Mose Jazz and Blues Series

St. Augustine Distillery announced today it is a founding sponsor of the inaugural Fort Mose Jazz and Blues Series, which is designed to raise funds for the reconstruction of the first legally sanctioned Black settlement in America. “Supporting arts culture … Continue reading

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Leonardo DiCaprio Invests in Champagne Telmont

DiCaprio, a well-known actor and environmentalist, noted that Telmont has converted its entire vineyard to 100% organic agriculture by 2025 and assisting its partner growers with the full conversion of their vines by 2031, using 100% renewable electricity, and converting … Continue reading

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KAH Tequila Releases Its 1st Premium Aged Expression

Matured for a minimum of three years in white American Oak barrels, KAH Extra Añejo Tequila (Amber Beverage Group) features smooth pepper and smoky wood flavors with hints of sweet spice, vanilla, honey maple, and caramel. This bottle not only … Continue reading

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Hard Mtn Dew Debuts in Three States

Boston Beer Co. launched Hard Mtn Dew, a new alcoholic beverage featuring four bold flavors, including original MTN DEW, Baja Blast, Black Cherry and Watermelon. With no caffeine, zero added sugar and 100 calories per serving, HARD MTN DEW (%% ABV) is … Continue reading

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Consumer Confidence Ticks Downward

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell slightly in February, after a decrease in January. The Index now stands at 110.5 (1985=100), down from 111.1 in January. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—improved … Continue reading

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Durham Distillery’s Packaging Pivot

Durham Distillery‘s American Dry and Navy Strength Conniption Gin is usually packaged in a rectacular bottle.  But thanks to the global supply chain mess, it’s now being packaged in a cylindral bottle. The clear bottle features the brand’s Conniption logo … Continue reading

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