Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Who & What —

HIRED:  Erin Conar as vp-communications, National Beer Wholesalers Association.  She joins from H&R Block, where she was director of government relations, public affairs and policy.

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Miller Family Wines Launches Optik Wines

Miller Family Wine Co. (Thornhill Cos.) launches Optik, a new brand featuring a collection of vineyard-designated wines from Bien Nacido Vineyard, crafted by acclaimed Santa Barbara winemaker Joey Tensley. “For nearly 50 years, our family has continued Bien Nacido’s legacy … Continue reading

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Keystone Light Sweeps Offers $10,000 to 5 People

Keystone Light (Molson Coors) s giving away $10,000 to five peopleso they can live out their ideal summer vacation. To enter, consumers purchase Keystone Light as a 12+ pack or larger and either upload their receipt on KeystoneLightSummer.com or scan … Continue reading

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A Honey of a Drink: CanBee Cocktails Debuts

CanBee Cocktails, Rochester, N.Y., enters the ready-to-drink market with an original Bee’s Knees variety composed of farm-fresh honey and handcrafted gin. “As distillers and creators of CanBee Cocktails, we have a passion for providing quality spirits,” said Carrie Riby, marketing director. … Continue reading

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This Sounds Like War: Jim Beam Releases ‘Perfect Alternative to Beer,’ RTD Highball Cocktails

Jim Beam launches two ready-to-drink cocktails made with a bourbon base: the Jim Beam Classic Highball and the Jim Beam Ginger Highball. The company says the canned cocktails are the latest innovation from the world’s No. 1 bourbon, offering drinkers … Continue reading

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After Setting a Record at Auction, Michter’s Ships 10-Year Bourbon

Michter’s Distillery is shipping the 2021 release of its 10 Year Bourbon. In July of 2020, a private barrel selection bottling of Michter’s 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon established the record for a barrel of bourbon purchased at auction when … Continue reading

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