Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Entry Level Spirits Losing Share: Drizly

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Funny.  I never thought of Tito’s, Smirnoff, Jim Beam or Jack Daniel’s as “entry-lvel spirits.”  But Drizly does, and I suspect they know more than me. In 2021 to date, 37% share of liquor purchases on Drizly fall within an … Continue reading →

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Places Open, Pouring Beer Dips a Point

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

BeerBoard reports locations open and pouring beer dipped a point to 91% of locations open.  Average Number of Taps dropped one handle to average 19 per location nationally. Seven states tracked lost one handle each, while three states held firm … Continue reading →

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3 Badge Beverage Intros Uncle Val’s Zested Gin

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

 3 Badge Beverage Corp. expanded its reach in the growing ultra-premium gin category with the debut of Uncle Val’s Zested Gin. Handcrafted with a  touch of natural citrus, Zested Gin (SRP $39/750ml; 45% ABV) is a smooth, sipping gin that is as … Continue reading →

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WSWA Brand Battle Picks Low/No Alcohol Winner

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Sunny with a Chance of Flowers was named the category winner for the Low- & No-Alcohol category of the 2021 virtual Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Brand Battle. Sunny Wines, produced by Scheid Family Wines, targets consumers wanting to … Continue reading →

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Galiano Wine Launches with 2 Varietals

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Galiano Wines, a new California label, is launching with two wines, a cabernet sauvignon and a pinot noir — and “building out our distributor network,” the company says.  So if you’re a distributor looking for an additional line, Galiano may … Continue reading →

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Old Knob Creek Barrels Become Grilling Planks

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Boardsmith, a maker of butcher blocks, is converting white oak barrels previously used to age Knob Creek to grilling plants.  They will be marketed as Knob Creek Bourbon Barrel Grilling Planks. “We know fans of Knob Creek Bourbon have … Continue reading →

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