Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Shiner Intros Strawberry Blonde Beer

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Now available nationwide Shiner Strawberry Blonde (4.3% ABV),  is brewed with juicy, homegrown strawberries from Poteet, Tex., the strawberry capital of Texas and a mix of pale and wheat malts for a crisp finish.

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Drizly Seminar Focuses on Gen Z’s Impact on Industry

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

“Gen Z: Growing influence and future impact on the alcohol industry” will be the topic of an online webinar featuring Emily Bibeault, E-commerce Director at Campari America, and Amit Patel, SVP of Ad Monetization and Partnerships at Drizly, will discuss: Deep … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Can Fine Wine Come in a Box? This Vineyard Is Betting on It Tablas Creek is making that earth-friendly option hard to resist. (Robb Report)

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Who & What —

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits promotes Pat Pokorny to VP/General Manager for Maryland and Washington, D.C.  He will be succeeded as President, Control States, but Kirt Clemens.

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Philadelphia Distiller Acquires Bucks County, Pa., Competitor

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Millstone Spirits Group, parent of New Liberty Distillery, Philadelphia, has acquired Faber Distilling, Trumbauersville, Pa., at a bankruptcy auction for $1.4 million.  The acquisition gives Millstone ownership of the Faber line, a pair of high-speed bottling lines and the 160,000-square-foot production facility in Trumbauersville. … Continue reading →

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Hennessy to Host Celebration of NBA’s 75th Anniversary

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Hennessy will host the B.I.G. (Business Inside the Game) Summit at the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland.  In partnership with Sole Savy, B.I.G. Summit returns in-person and virtually to bring together experts, visionaries and urban entrepreneurs across multiple platforms in … Continue reading →

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