Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Coors Banquet Pledges $250,000 to Wildland Firefighter Foundation

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It’s partnering with California-based lifestyle brand, Brixton, as a part of its ‘Protect Our West’ initiative. Coors Banquet and Brixton are kicking off the partnership with a benefit show on Wednesday, September 29 to raise funds for the WFF and … Continue reading →

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Moët Hennessy inaugurates a new contemporary concept for ‘Les Caves Particulières,’ at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Bringing together emblematic Maisons from different regions of France, Moët Hennessy has showcased the excellence of the group’s brands since 2014 through a unique and innovative concept: Les Caves Particulièresn Terminal 2E of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. Designed to introduce … Continue reading →

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Cutwater Spirits Hosting PKNY Reunion in Brooklyn

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

San Diego-based distillery Cutwater Spirits is resurrecting the iconic Lower East Side Manhattan bar PKNY for a two-night immersive experience. The event will feature the original PKNY bar team, including NYC bartending legend Richard Boccato, together for the first time … Continue reading →

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Sonoma Wine Auction Raises $1.7 Million for Local Nonprofits

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Sonoma County Vintners Foundation‘s announces its2021 Sonoma County Wine Auction (SCWA) raised over $1.7 million for the Sonoma County community. The successful return to an in-person auction and weekend events helped drive the fundraising efforts resulting in an increase over last … Continue reading →

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Guinness to Open Chicago Taproom

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It won’t violate the three-tier system, technically.  But it drives a giant hole through the concept that suppliers aren’t in the retail business.  The new Guinness Chicago Taproom will have a 10-barrel brewing system to produce  small-batch and one-off brews … Continue reading →

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CBrands Moving HQ to Rochester

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Constellation Brands said it will move its global headquarters from Victor, N.Y., to the Aqueduct Building campus located at 50 East Broad St., downtown Rochester, N.Y. “A move to downtown Rochester provides opportunity to recruit and attract from a broad and diverse … Continue reading →

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