Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

New Canned Cocktail, Spritz Society, Launches

It’s a direct-to-consumer launch.  The beverage has a base of 100% real white wine made from grapes harvested in California, infused with natural fruit flavors and a touch of effervescence. Produced in Sonoma, the ready-to-drink natural Spritzes will debut with four … Continue reading

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Two Roots Brewing Taps Sheehan Family Companies for Northeast

Non-alcoholic craft beer brewing pioneer Two Roots Brewing Co., the only non-alcoholic craft brewer to win back-to-back medals at the Great American Beer Festival, said it signed Sheehan Family Cos.  to disgtribute to  grocery stores, liquor stores, bars, and restaurants … Continue reading

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Texas ABC Threatens to Revoke On-Premise Licenses Over Vaccine

It’s a delicious irony that on the very day that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott disclosed he had contracted Covid, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission said restaurants that require patrons to show proof of vaccination may lose the liquor licenses. Abbot … Continue reading

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BeerBoard Count of Taps Pouring Count Rebounds

The percentage of  taps pouring beer ticked back up to 71% after falling back to 70% in the last period, BeerBoard reports.  Three of the 10 states tracked saw an increase — Nevada grew 3% to check in at 82%, … Continue reading

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Wine Scientists Study How to Combat Smoke Exposure

Washington State University researchers are working to find new ways to mitigate wine grape smoke exposure. Projects include installing air quality sensors at vineyards, laboratory experiments where grapes are exposed to smoke, and potential interventions such as using a barrier … Continue reading

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Corralejo Tequila Marks 25 Years of Brand

Corralejo Tequila released its 25th Anniversary Extra Anejo Tequila.  It’s limited production: Only 1600 bottles of the product, which is aged in Templeton Rye Whiskey barrels, are available.  

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