Category Archives: Distilled Spirits

Nielsen Finds Off-Prem Bev/Al Sales Slow, But Still Up 19.2% from Year Earlier

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

It had to happen.  With more bars and restaurants opening at least partially, the year-over-year growth rate for total off-premise bev/al sales within Nielsen-measured channels had to slow.  And it did, rising only 19.2% in the week ended June 27 … Continue reading →

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Bedlam Adds Distribution in 14 States, Featured on Menu

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Bedlam Vodka continued its national expansion, entering 14 additional states and is now featured on Firebirds Wood Fired Grill’s menu in the restaurant’s “Summer Breeze” cocktail in all US locations. Bedlam is distilled from long grain white rice which stems from … Continue reading →

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E&J Brandy Donates $100,000 to National Urban League

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Some $75,000 of that is a straight donation from E&J Brandy.  The remaining $25,000 is from a combined contribution with The Basketball Tournament. “The National Urban League stands for changing lives through empowerment and equality, which are goals and values … Continue reading →

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BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin Collaborates With Hebru Brantley To Launch First-Ever Artist-Designed Bottle

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The new Hebru Brantley Limited Edition bottle embodies Bombay Sapphire‘s mission to inspire and awaken creative potential within everyone. The launch of the Hebru Brantley Limited Edition will benefit the Chicago chapter of Black Lives Matter. Brantley’s bottle design features … Continue reading →

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Michigan Gov. Signs Cocktails-to-Go Bill

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) signed HB 5811 into law allowing restaurants and bars to sell cocktails to-go in sealed containers. “Cocktails to-go have been a crucial economic lifeline for hospitality businesses across the nation hit hard by the pandemic,” … Continue reading →

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Koloa Rum Taps CTS Distributing in Expansion to Colorado

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

CTS Distributing will carry the full range of Kōloa Rum products, including its premium Kaua`i White, Gold, Dark, Spice, Coconut, Coffee and Aged rums, as well as ready-to-drink cocktail varieties including the brand’s Hawaiian Mai Tai Cocktail, Hawaiian Rum Punch … Continue reading →

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