Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

How a ‘Natural Experiment’ Explains Policy Failures During Covid

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

When I put on my academic hat, I become an ethnographer. That’s essentially a fancy term for a journalist, a story teller.  It’s the opposite of what most people consider “science,” but it is probably very useful for explaining large … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Pilgrims liked beer, but probably were not drunk on it at the first Thanksgiving Anheuser-Busch ran advertisements in 1908 touting beer as the drink of “Our Pilgrim Fathers” and in the 1930s adopted a campaign that claimed “It Was … Continue reading →

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In Seattle, Urgent Care Isn’t So Urgent on a Saturday Afternoon

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Dear Friend and Subscriber, I had occasion to travel to Seattle last week, about 20 years after I attended a NABCA event there that led me to vow never to return.  I’d be happy to go back, although I will … Continue reading →

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SipSource Finds Spirits Continued Growth in 3Q

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

“One of the largest takeaways from the Q3 report is the continued, steady growth of spirits,” said Dale Stratton, SipSource Analyst. “The impressive performance of spirits categories continues to be strong and is leading the total alcohol growth over the … Continue reading →

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LibDib Enters Maryland

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The announcement follows LibDib’s recent expansion into Texas and Connecticut. “It’s an exciting day for LibDib and the industry at large, as three-tier distribution is now available to ANY wine or spirits Maker in 9 states,” said Cheryl Durzy, founder/CEO … Continue reading →

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Victor George Spirits Gets $2.45 Million Funding for New Distillery

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Black-owned Victor George Spirits said the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board voted unanimously to provide $2,450,000 to help fund construction cost of a 15,000-square-foot facility that will house a distillery, restaurant, cigar bar, whiskey lounge, co working space … Continue reading →

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