Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Economy, Extreme Heat Bring Beer Industry to a Pause

Continued inflationary pressures, extreme heat, rising interest rates and recession fears, coupled with slower-than-expected sales in May, bring the industry to a pause after five months of positive ordering trends, National Beer Wholesalers Association said, with the Beer Purchasers Index … Continue reading

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On-Premise Continues Growth Ahead of July 4 — CGA

The last two weeks in the US On Premise have continued to see growth, with trends of +3% to June 11 followed by +2% to June 18, with check value and traffic both holding steady at +1% for the latest … Continue reading

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Republic Restoratives to Donate Dissent Gin Proceeds to Aid Abortion

Republic Restoratives Distillery, a women-owned, LGBTQ-owned distillery in Washington, DC, said it will donate proceeds from the sale of its brand-new Dissent Gin – inspired by Ruth Bader Ginsberg – to the National Network of Abortion Funds, which provides money … Continue reading

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Redbeast Announces New Kentucky Oak Edition

Redbreast Irish Whiskey, created by Irish Distillers at Midleton Distillery, unveils a dedicated whiskey collection for the United States. The American Oak series celebrates the influential and integral role of native wood in the production of Redbreast Irish Whiskey, giving … Continue reading

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Stella Rosa Claims Guinness World Record for Largest Flute of Prosecco

The Riboli Family Wines label has pulled a clever marketing stunt with a custom 7 foot tall glass holding the equivalent of 170 bottles of Stella Rosa Prosecco.  The special bubbly was enjoyed by 400 fans who won a giveaway … Continue reading

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Stellum Spirits Introduces Inaugural StellumBlack Specialty Blends

Stellum Black specialty blends are an evolution in Stellum Spirits portfolio.  They are ongoing limited releases which incorporate rare barrels to create limited edition bourbons and ryes that deliver robust flavor alongside profound complexity. Stellum Black are blended in steps and with … Continue reading

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