Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

OvareVentures, a Private Equity Firm, Invests in Brooklyn-based Fort Hamilton Distillery

Fort Hamilton was founded in 2016 by entrepreneur and distiller Alex Clark, who was formerly instrumental in the launch and growth of Brooklyn’s Widow Jane distillery.  Terms of the investment weren’t disclosed. Fort Hamilton whiskies are distilled from local rye … Continue reading

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Crystal Ridge Distillery Launches Canned Cocktails

The Hot Springs, Ark., distillery’s “The Pack” is a four-pack that includes blueberry, raspberry and orange canned vodka sodas at 9% alcohol by volume made with the distillery’s premium 63 Vodka. “We are thrilled to launch our new canned drinks and … Continue reading

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Eastside Distilling Plans to Double Shares to Fund Growth

Eastside Distilling Inc., Portland, Ore., is asking shareholders to approve doubling its share outstanding as part of a three-year strategic brand that involves transforming its craft canning and bottling business and using the resulting cash flow to expand distribution and … Continue reading

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Jackson Family Signs 3 New Distributors in Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania

Jackson Family Wines said it’s products will be distributed in Illinois by Romano Beverage which will debut a new statewide distributor focused on premium wines and spirits.  In Minnesota, JFW is returning to Johnson Brothers, and in Pennsylvania by Southern … Continue reading

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Swonger Praises Introduction of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Chris Swonger, president/ceo, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., and Responsibility.org said the measure includes provisions to stop preventable impaired driving deaths, injuries and crashes. Among its provisions, it includes provisions to establish a federal rulemaking process to implement advanced … Continue reading

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What New Wine Drinkers Seek From Labels

Finding the balance between reassurance and familiarity is one of the toughest challenges vintners face when it comes to wine labels, according to Lulie Halstead, CEO, Wine Intelligence. In the U.S., the segment that’s youngest and newest to wine — … Continue reading

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