Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

How to Be an Innovation Powerhouse

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Eighteen months after Doug Hall founded Brain Brew Custom Whiskey, the Cincinnati distiller took two of eight Double Gold Medals at the North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition. He is also a lecturer, best-selling author, tv and radio host, and … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Targets Tax Disparity Between Spirts and Malt-Based RtDs

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. will seek to change tax laws that result in spirits-based ready-to-drink products paying up to 18 times as much tax as malt-based RtDs, Chris Swonger, president/CEO, said during DISCUS’s annual economic briefing. State tourism boards are … Continue reading →

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Illegal Wine Shipments Halved in Michigan

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Some 71,529 bottles of wine were illegally shipped into Michigan from out-of-state retailers from January-March of 2021, Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers said.  That’s less than half the160,000 bottles shipped illegally in 2020.

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Miss. House Passes Bill to Privatize Wine, Spirits Distsribution

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The measure, which removes the Mississippi Department of Revenue from controlling the alcohol warehouse, passed 112-2.  It now goes to the state Senate. So, who would benefit from the bill?  “It would remove the legal prohibitions that currently exist and … Continue reading →

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Covid Claims Another Victim: WSWA Cancels 2022 Convention

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America “understands the important role this annual event has played for wholesalers, suppliers, retailers, and other vendors within the industry for more than 75 years, the association said. But, “as evidenced by the ongoing rocky … Continue reading →

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Ghost Tequila Expands to 50 States, Bolsters Marketing, Sales

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Ghost Tequila completed its national rollout, entering Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana and the Dakotas.  It’s now available in all 50 states. The company has also recently appointed new director-level roles to execute on the company’s accelerated  growth strategy:  Sandra Calvert, … Continue reading →

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