Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Korbel Dresses Up Sweet Rose

If you think your bottle of Korbel Sweet Rose needs dressing up, Fernanda Flores has just the deal for you: a capsule collection of cotton tunics, ponchos and dresses made from hand-dyed fabrics that blend blend traditions, cultures and styles  to … Continue reading

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UV Vodka Has a Sunlight-Activated Bottle

Phillips Distilling Co., a pioneer in breakthrough flavors and spirits innovation for more than 100 years, today announced that UV Vodka will get a rebranded, modern look with the launch of a photochromic bottle design that activates a spectrum of bright … Continue reading

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Bulleit Launches “Local Bar Sundays” to Support Local Bars

Since the best way to support local bars  is to order from one’s favorite spot, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey will reimburse the cost of consumers’ first drink with the “First Drink’s on Us” rebate fund through the end of 2021. Adult … Continue reading

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How Important is Football to Beer Sales? 18.5% Bump in Consumption

That’s right, beer sales jumped 18.5% this past weekend from the 2020 NFL Opening weekend, BeerBoard says.  NFL football isn’t important just to beer overall, but especially to Bud Light, the top brand poured, which achieved a leading 13.5% share.  … Continue reading

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TTB Accepts $325,000 Compromise in Trade Practice Case

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau accepted $325,000 from Iowa Beverage Systems (IBEV), a wholesaler, to settle charges related to a sponsorship agreement at the 2019 Iowa State Fair. One feature of the sponsorship agreement was that in exchange … Continue reading

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Behind the Heaven Hill Strike: Healthcare, Overtime Pay

The central issues in the United Food & Commercial Workers union strike against Heaven Hill Distillery are a cap on health insurance premium increases, reduced overtimes, and, as previously reported, weekend shifts. Some 420 workers struck the distillery over the weekend.  UFCW … Continue reading

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