Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Dewar’s Launches New 8 Year Old Japanese Mizunara Oak Cask Finish Scotch Whisky Innovation

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The innovation, named Dewar’s Japanese Smooth, “harmoniously brings together the best of two whisky-making cultures and traditions from Scotland and Japan in a single bottle,” the company says. This latest edition of the Dewar’s Cask Series features Dewar’s 8-year-old double-aged Scotch whisky … Continue reading →

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Glenmorangie Focuses on Mixability in Launching X by Glenmorangie

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

To help launch the new brand, Glenmorangie recruited designer Brandon Blackwood, pianist Chloe Flower, creative Alani Figueroa and R&B artist Tone Stith, who will celebrate “the multitude of unique flavor possibilities when mixing X by Glenmorangie and toast to the mix of things that makes … Continue reading →

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Sovi Wines Debuts Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

 Sovi Wine Co., a Sommelier-owned non-alcoholic wine company, launched today the first product in its wine collection – a fresh and authentic non-alcoholic rosé. Crafted with premium, sustainably grown grapes from California vineyards, Sovi Rosé is bubbly yet dry with … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

HIRED:  Lauren DeStefano as chief financial officer, Hotaling & Co.  She was the vp of Treasury Wine Estates.

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Off-Prem Sales Ease Over July 4 Weekend: Nielsen IQ

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Off-premise alcohol sales declined for the 2021 July 4th holiday compared to 2020, which was expected given the shift back to on-premise establishments along with the tough comps from last year, Nielsen IQ said.   While off-premise alcohol sales declined 4.8% compared to … Continue reading →

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Control States Volume Up 8.6% in July

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Control States spirits case sales grew 8.6% in July over the same period last year despite of an imposing 13.1% comp, National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association reports. The monthly growth rate was elevated by over-the-top month-over-same-month-last-year sales increases reported by … Continue reading →

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