Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

James River Distillery Closing

The Richmond, Va., craft distiller said it will close at the end of June.  The distillery store will remain open Fridays and Saturdays through June.   To produce its gins, it used a rare vapor infusion method in which, during the … Continue reading

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Irish Distillers Midleton Distillery to Become Carbon Neutral by 2026

Irish Distillers (Pernod Ricard) said it will invest €50 million ($52.1 million USD) to enable Midleton Distillery to entirely phase out the use of fossil fuels to power its operation. The carbon-neutral roadmap for Midleton Distillery will involve several projects … Continue reading

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Mount Gay Offers Summer Cocktail Kit

Mount Gay Rum is offering a limited edition “Mount Gay Summer Taste Essentials” kit with the key ingredients and complimentary cocktail items needed to craft the ‘Good Old Pine’, a riff on a classic Old Fashioned. The kits include a … Continue reading

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Josh Jensen, founded Calera Wine Co., Dies at 78

Jensen played a pivotal role in establishing Pinot Noir as one of North America’s great varietal wines. While doing so, he built Calera into one of the world’s most revered wineries—a captivating story that author Marq de Villiers told in … Continue reading

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DISCUS, Brother’s Bond, Tales of the Cocktail Aid Charities

An organization promoting rebuilding soils as a way to combat climate change received $10,000 and a non-profit that works to assist with hospitality industry career development received $7,500 at the annual Distilled Spirits Council Conference in New Orleans. Ian Somerhalder, … Continue reading

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Crown Royal Supports Military at CMA Fest

During the four-day long CMA Fest celebration, Crown Royal will host festival goers in downtown Nashville at 2nd and Broadway, with performances from fourteen country music artists – including Jimmie Allen, who opened up the weekend yesterday – in support … Continue reading

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