Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Crown Royal 1st Official Whisky Sponsor of NFL

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Crown Royal became the first spirits brand to advertise during a televised 2017 NFL game. Most recently, the brand launched its largest-ever responsible drinking campaign, The Crown Royal Water Break, that encourages drinking in moderation on game day. To kick off … Continue reading →

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Luxco’s Remus Repeal Reserve Series V Now Available

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The fifth edition of Luxco ‘s award-winning Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon collection showcases a medley of five bourbons ranging from 2005 to 2008, offering a rare taste of the finest cask bourbon selections available from one of the oldest distilleries … Continue reading →

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Belvedere Completes Biomass Capture Facility

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Belvedere opened a biomass capture facility at it Warsaw, Poland, distillery and said the new facility will start producing 100% renewable energy immediately.  The result: a 95% reduction in energy-related CO2 emissions in 2022. Rodney Williams, president/ceo of Belvedere Vodka, … Continue reading →

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Suntory Intros Yamazaki 55 Years Old

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Yamazaki 55 – the House of Suntory’s oldest release in its history – celebrates the Japanese “Showa” era of the 1960s that represented a major period of change for the House of Suntory. One hundred bottles of Yamazaki 55 were … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

How Napa And Sonoma Vineyards Are Going Beyond Sustainability To Embrace Climate-Positive Goals California wineries have long been leaders in environmentally friendly practices, because they recognized early on that wine grapes are one of the most susceptible crops to global … Continue reading →

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Note to Readers —

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

I’ve been going back-and-forth on the best way to serve you?  Should we put out a Friday morning edition or should we publish the news that would be in Friday’s edition only in our weekend wrapup?  I think the answer … Continue reading →

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