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Berkshire Mountain Releases 2d Batch of Craft Brewers Whiskey Project

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Berkshire Mountain Distillers released the second batch of whiskies sourced from popular brewers through its participation in the Craft Brewers Whiskey Project. This five-year collaboration includes distilling a dozen different beers from a limited collection of Northeast craft brewers. The … Continue reading →

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EU to Suspend Increase in Tariffs on American Whiskey Pending Talks on Steel/AluminumDisputes

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The U.S. and the European Union this morning announced the start of talks to resolve the issue of global excess capacity in the steel and aluminum industries and said they “agreed to avoid changes in issues “that negatively affect bilateral … Continue reading →

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Willamette Vineyards Sales Fall 11.6%, Net Plunges 84.4%

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. reports revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2021,  totalled $5,765,338, 11.6%, below the like year-earlier period. This decrease was caused by a decrease in shipments to distributors of $1,110,429 being partially offset by an … Continue reading →

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Sutter Home Vineyards Adds Fruit Infusions

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

 Sutter Home Family Vineyards introduced Fruit Infusions – a line of sweet wines that are infused with real fruit juice and natural fruit flavors. Available in Sweet Peach, Wild Berry and Tropical Pineapple, Fruit Infusions are 7.5% ABV  and are … Continue reading →

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Legent Bourbon Re-Releases Denim Jacket to Support AAPI Community

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Legent (Beam Suntory), a first-of-its-kind super-premium bourbon known for melding Kentucky distilling tradition with Japanese blending expertise, announced the re-release of its previously sold-out denim jacket crafted in collaboration with globally celebrated American fashion designer Todd Snyder. Both Legent and … Continue reading →

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Eastside Distilling Sales Up 4%, Year-Earlier Loss Reversed

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Eastside Distilling Inc., Portland, Ore., reports consolidated sales grew 4% in the first quarter to $3.2 million, and net income was $3.7 million, or 33 cents a share, compared to a year-earlier loss of $3.5 million. The higher sales number … Continue reading →

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