Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

South Korean Retailer Buys Shafer Vineyards for $250.3 Million

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The buyer, Shinsegae Property, has its own wine shop brand and is looking to add premium wine to their shelves.  “We plan to further expand the group’s wine business by creating synergy with its Shinsegae L&B that is in charge … Continue reading →

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Ciroc Amplifys True Stories of Remarkable Black Chicagoans

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Through original video spotlights, visuals and billboards, Ciroc is sharing inspirational true stories of progress, achievement and success.  In Chicago, the #CirocStands campaign is focused on four successful Black businesspersons through original video spotlights, visuals and billboards: Ian Gonzalez of … Continue reading →

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Crown Royal Intros RtD Whiskey Lemonade

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

It’s the fourth in a series of ready-to-drink flavored cocktails from Crown Royal  (Diageo). It comes as the original flavors — Whisky & Cola, Washington Apple, and Peach Tea — are available to consumers nationwide. “Whisky Lemonade combines the refreshingly light … Continue reading →

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Drizly’s Valentine’s Day Sales 12% Higher Than 4 Previous Mondays

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

With wholesale prices for long-stemmed red roses, the traditional Valentine’s Day flower, up 30% from 2020, retailers have raised prices to $110, or more, according to The Wall Street Journal. Maybe that explains why Drizly sales were up 12% on … Continue reading →

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While Wine Struggles, Spirits Connects with Key Consumers

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

bw166 says wine shipments in the U.S. rose 4.6% last year.  Another, equally reliable source, SipSource, reports a 6.2% decrease.  Both could be correct, Rabobank notes in its latest Wine Quarterly, because they measure different things:  bw166 tracks shipment from wineries to … Continue reading →

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Eastside Distilling Sells 798 Barrels of Surplus Whiskey for $1.5 Million

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Eastside Distilling, Inc. said it sold 798 surplus barrels of whiskey for $1.5 million. These barrels of 95% rye whiskey ranged in age from three-year-old to eight-year-old and were in excess to Eastside’s 5-year product release plan. “The sale of … Continue reading →

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