Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Stoli Group Kentucky Owl releases St. Patrick’s Limited Edition Bourbon Whiskey

Stoli Group‘s Kentucky Owl released St. Patrick’s Limited Edition Bourbon, featuring selected barrels of Kentucky Whiskey using the Irish whiskey bonding process that was common during the 19th and early 20th Centuries. Irish whiskey bonding was resurrected by Louise McGuane, … Continue reading

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Eastside Distilling Sponsors 40th Annual Hood to Coast Relay in Oregon

Eastside Distilling, Inc. said it is the exclusive distilled and craft spirits partner for the 2022 Providence Cancer Institute Hood To Coast and Portland To Coast Relays. The 40th annual Hood To Coast, presented by Nike, will begin on August 26, … Continue reading

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EARI Plans to Buy Railway City Brewing

Entertainment Arts Research Inc. signed a letter of intent to buy Railway City Brewing Co. , a craft brewery located in St. Thomas, Ont., Canada.  The move follows EARI’s acquisition of Bell City Brewing Co., Brantford, Ont., in January.  “These … Continue reading

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Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda’s Super Bowl Spots Flavor Power

Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda‘s Super Bowl commercial focuses on a group of friends who experience a blast of flavor after cracking open a can of Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda, turning the nearby refrigerator into a portal to the … Continue reading

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Who & What —

Luxco (MGP Ingredients) named Ian Stirsman as the first master distiller for all Ross & Squibb Distillery brands, including George Remus Bourbon and Rossville Union Rye Whiskey, as well as any future brands released under the Ross & Squibb name.  He will be … Continue reading

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What We’re Reading —

Md. winery expansion, including 3 new vineyards, ‘hugely significant’ for mid-Atlantic industry Ed Boyce and his wife Sarah O’Herron already own one of the East Coast’s most successful winery ventures.  Now that will add three vineyards in two sections of Maryland … Continue reading

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