Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Stone Distributing Welcomes Ashland Hard Seltzer and El Segundo Brewing

Stone Distributing Co., (SDC) added Ashland Hard Seltzer and El Segundo Brewing Co. to its Southern California portfolio of craft beers. The two new partners began distribution from Stone effective November 8, 2021. “The Southern California distribution rights of Ashland … Continue reading

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New Zero-Alc Bubbly Debuts

Lyre’s Classico (SRP: $18.95), is a just-released, alcohol-free take on prosecco from the world’s most awarded and comprehensive non-alcoholic spirit brand.  It produces a bouquet of lime, peach, floral and musk tones fill the air. Tasting notes are a classic green apple tartness followed by … Continue reading

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Hine Cognac Debuts Cigar Reserve XO in U.S.

The impetus for HINE Cigar Reserve XO began 35 years ago when sixth generation HINE Honorary Chairman, the late Bernard Hine, crossed paths with  the late Nicholas Freeman,  managing director and eventual chairman, of Hunters & Frankau, the UK distributor … Continue reading

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WEBB Banks to Distribute Flor de Caña in Caribbean

Flor de Caña, a Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade certified rum brand, has announced a new partnership with preeminent wine and spirits distributor, WEBB Banks, that will oversee the distribution of its premium rum portfolio in the Caribbean and select … Continue reading

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Barrell Craft Spirits Launches BCS Gold Label Bourbon

It’s a blend of 16 and17-year-old straight bourbons, which were distilled in Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Barrels for this release were selected from four different collections: cherry bomb barrels with a rich mouthfeel, nutty oak-forward barrels, high proof and high … Continue reading

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Who & What —

Dry Creek Vineyard hires Debbie Detrick as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Dru Cochran, who has retired after 21 years as the CFO of the family-owned business.  Detrick was previously Director of Finance with Clos du Val Winery,

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