Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Pendleton Whisky Raised $112,000 for Bob Woodruff Foundation in Under a Year

That’s from sales of its Military Appreciation Bottle.  The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF), founded by reporter Bob Woodruff after being treated at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for wounds he sustained from a roadside bomb while covering U.S. troops … Continue reading

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Shiner Beer Intros ‘Cocktail-Inspired’ Seltzers

Shiner Tall Tales is a collection of “cocktail-inspired” seltzers, each a riff on a Texas classic: Watermelon Margarita, Mexican Martini, Ruby Red Paloma and Texas Mule, and features a tongue-in-cheek “tall tale” origin story on the back of the can. … Continue reading

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Bowmore Collaborates with Aston Martin, Intros Bowmore Masters’ Selection

Bowmore Masters Selection will be available in the U.S. beginning in January.  SRP: $400.  (51.8% ABV, 103.6 proof) This whisky also marks the first time Bowmore has adopted the “Golden Ratio” principle – the mathematical ratio found in nature that creates … Continue reading

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No Bubbles Funny Water Debuts, Seeks Distributors

PJ Loughran and Jake Vogel introduce Funny Water, a “naturally flavored still water with no bubbles, 3.75% ABV, 80 calories.  Funny Water is seeking distributors. “If you’re not a fan of bubbles and the bloat that often comes with carbonation, wine … Continue reading

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SIMI Winery Partners with Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club

Simi Winery, one of the original pioneers of Sonoma County, announced a novel partnership with Reese’s Book Club (RBC), the online book club founded by Hello Sunshine founder Reese Witherspoon. Together, these brands will spotlight diverse female narratives and deepen … Continue reading

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Penna. Gov. Signs Bill Giving Eateries Seating Flexibility

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law a bill extending flexibility for certain licensees, including restaurants by allowing them to extend the area in which they are licensed to serve alcohol to include a seating area within 1,000 feet of … Continue reading

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