Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Argentina’s 1st USDA-Certified Organic, Kosher Wine Debuts in U.S.

Origins Organic Imports introduced 2021-vintage Alavida Malbec (SRP $19), Argentina’s first USDA-certified organic and kosher wine and one of few wines in the world to attain this unusual dual status. Alavida Malbec is also vegan, gluten-free, and Ecocert-approved. It’s currently … Continue reading

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Spirits Industry Grew 7.3% in Past 5 Years

The distilled spirits sector achieved strong growth in 2021 driven by the gradual reopening of restaurants and consumers trading up to super-premium spirits for at-home occasions, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) said. DISCUS President/CEO Chris Swonger … Continue reading

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Howler Head Bourbon to Sponsor Car in NASCAR Season Opener

Howler Head Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will serve as primary sponsor of Ross Chastain’s Chevrolet Camaro in the Clash at the legendary Los Angeles Coliseum on Sunday (2/6). NASCAR will open the 2022 season inside the Coliseum in one of … Continue reading

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Who & What —

3 Badge Beverage Corp. promotes Chief Operating Officer Richard Zeller to Chief Executive and hired Michael Braga as director of finance.  Most recently, he was director of accounting at Napa Valley grower and producer, Hundred Acre Wine Group.

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Miller Lite Enters the Metaverse for the ‘Big Game’

The Meta Lite Bar is the first brand-hosted bar in the metaverse.  It’s also the only place with Miller Lite’s Big Game ad will be shown. Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, the Meta Lite Bar will be available … Continue reading

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Eastside Distilling’s Paul Block Resigns as CEO, Chairman

Paul Block, who joined Eastside Distilling Inc. 19 months ago as chairman and CEO resigned suddenly, effective Feb. 1. The Company has named Geoffrey Gwin as the interim CEO, and Elizabeth Levy-Navarro as the Chairman of the Board.  In addition, the Company … Continue reading

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