Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Luxco Introduces Alias Straight Rye Whiskey

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Luxco launches Alias Straight Rye Whiskey. Distilled at Luxco’s Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Alias is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) and will be available starting May 2022. To celebrate the launch of Alias Straight Rye Whiskey, … Continue reading →

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Shiner Intros a Mexican-Style Cerveza

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Shiner Beers introduces its new Mexican-Style Cerveza, ¡Órale!.  The 4.5% brew will be sold in six- (SRP: $8.99)and 12-pack (SRP $14.99) cans and bottles. This beer is a representation of that spirited exclamation as it is a passion project for … Continue reading →

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Island Brands Releases 2 New Products

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Island Brands USA today announces the release of two all-new 10% ABV products: Crush Tropical Punch and Crush Lime Margarita. The beverages are available year-round starting in Tennessee and expanding throughout Island Brands’ distribution footprint across the Southeast. “Our wholesale … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

This mom-to-be helped create the Best American Whiskey of 2021 without ever trying it The Louisville woman is a super taster, a scientist, and also — a new mom. Her heightened sense of taste and smell comes with an upside and … Continue reading →

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Molson Coors Net Sales Jumps 16.7%, Profit Nearly Doubles in Period

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Molson Coors Beverage Co. reports net sales rose 16.7% (17.6% constant currency) to $2.64 billion in the first quarter. Net profit nearly doubled — to $151.5 million, or 70 cents a share, from $84.1 million, or 39 cents a share. … Continue reading →

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Campari Group Profit Soars in Quarter as Sales Rise 34.4%

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Campari Group reports net profit before tax of 107 million EUR (about $112.59 million), a 65.1% increase, as sales soared 34.4% to 397.4 million EUR. Sales in the Americas (46% of total Group sales) were up organically +14.9%. The Group’s … Continue reading →

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