Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

What We’re Reading —

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

In Nebraska, a weekly paper is filling its community’s need for news — and booze “We had all this space in the back that wasn’t being used because we don’t have printing presses anymore.” The traditional ratings weren’t great, but NBC’s … Continue reading →

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Jim Beam Fills 1 Millionth Barrel During Pandemic

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Just how much bourbon is Jim Beam producing?  Here’s one answer:  It just filled its 1 millionth barrel since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.  And production is accelerating at the James B. Beam Distilling Co., it says. Last week, … Continue reading →

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Senate’s Infrastructure Bill Fights Impaired Driving

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The $1 trillion infrastructure bill the Senate passed and sent to the House contains important provisions to address drunk and impaired voting. Nineteen Republicans joined Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R.-Ky.) and all 50 Democrats to pass the bill, 69-30. … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Trace Details Progress on $1.2B Expansion

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Buffalo Trace Distillery said it continues to make great strides with its $1.2 billion expansion, including more barrel warehouses, construction of an additional still, additional fermenters, expanding the dry house operation, and much more over the past year. But it … Continue reading →

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Volley Tequila Expands to Kentucky

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Heidelberg Distributing was picked to service the Kentucky market. Volley is now available in New York, New Jersey, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Arizona, and South Carolina markets at a suggested retail price of $14.99 for a four … Continue reading →

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3 Badge Beverage Debuts Guinigi Prosecco Rose D.O.C.

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

 3 Badge Beverage Corp., a boutique wine and spirits négociant, added Guinigi Prosecco Rosé D.O.C.  to its Guinigi Wines portfolio, reflecting the skyrocketing consumer demand for the hot new Italian wine category. The United States remains the leading Prosecco export market, and Prosecco … Continue reading →

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