Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Tequila Tromba Launches Endangered Agave Program

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The craft tequila maker says its initiative aims to restore nearly extinct populations of the agave plant by seeding wild agave plants on their designated sanctuary near the base of the Volcán de Colima. Beginning Sept. 16, Mexican Independence Day, … Continue reading →

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Watershed Distillery Releases Batch 002 of Barrel Strength Bourbon Finished in Apple Brandy Casks

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Watershed Distillery, Columbus, Ohio, plans to release just 3,060 bottles of its most mature spirit to date on Saturday, Sept. 18, at the distillery followed by limited allocation to select retail outlets in Ohio and to Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Lexington, New … Continue reading →

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Germain-Robin Introduces Single Barrel Pinot Noir Brandy, Aged 19 Years

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It’s the brand’s first new single-barrel product since joining the E. & J. Gallo spirits family four years ago.  The initial release at California Brandy House in Napa, which Gallo opened last year to raise awareness of premium California brandies, … Continue reading →

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POM Wonderful® Launches National Cocktail Contest to Support Local Bars After Pandemic Closures

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Five bars to receive a $10,000 cash prize and a year’s supply of POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice by creating cocktails made with the POM. Entrants will develop a signature POM-inspired cocktail and sharing a photo of their creation on … Continue reading →

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Codorniu Limited Edition Honors Catalan Modernism

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Codorníu is debuting at this week’s Food & Wine Classic in Aspen a limited-edition sparkling wine that pays homage to Catalan modernism inside and out: a fresh, elegant wine adorned in designs inspired by the cultural movement of the early … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

HIRED:  Nik Keane, as the Ultra Premium Portfolio Leader and Tim Szonyi as Global Innovations Leader at Stoli Group  Keane joins from Diageo, where he was global marketing leader, and Szonvi from Tribe Breweries, one of Australia’s largest craft beer … Continue reading →

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