Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Brothers Bond Bourbon Hot Toddy Kit

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Brother’s Bond Bourbon is launching a Hot Toddy cocktail kit with Cocktail Courier. Each kit includes one 750ml Brother’s Bond Bourbon, three Chai Tea Bags, four ounces of Honey Syrup, and four lemons.  The curated kit features Brother’s Bond Bourbon and … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A Perfect Storm of Disruptions Will Create a Global Champagne Shortage After a perfect storm of disruptions, the U.S. is currently in the early stages of a Champagne shortage that is expected to last several years. (Beverage Industry Enthusiast)

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Iowa Liquor Sales Rise 13.2% in Year

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Total liquor sales by the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division for fiscal 2021, ended June 30, were $415.8 million, a 13.2% increase from fiscal 2020, the agency said in its just-released annual report.  Total net revenue — which includes not only … Continue reading →

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Bogle Family Vineyards Will Use Lighter Bottles to Reduce Carbon Footprint

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Bogle Family Vineyards introduced new, lighter glass bottles that will cut packaging weight by 10% or 2,235 tons starting in 2022. The first lighter bottles being featured in Bogle’s traditional line of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Essential Red, Pinot Noir and … Continue reading →

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The Categories & Brands That ‘Won’ Thanksgiving

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Liquor accounted for 45% of its Thanksgiving (Nov. 23-25) sales, Drizly reports. It held 45% of share over the stocking period, compared to just 41%  last year, a sure sign that consumer preferences for liquor will hold true through a historically … Continue reading →

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Hard Seltzers, Tequila and Sparkling Wine Seen Continuing Growth growth into 2022

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Hard Seltzers, Tequila and Sparkling Wine appear set to continue their growth into 2022, according to the latest OPM (On Premise Measurement) data from CGA On Premise will see sales return to pre-COVID-19 levels and consumer confidence grow next year, … Continue reading →

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