Category Archives: Spirits

CDC Links Opioid Abuse and Binge Drinking

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Don’t blame doctors for over-prescribing opioids, or pharmacists who knowing dispensed far too many.  Blame alcohol.

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Talk About Bourbon Tourism: There’s a Bus from Nashville to Jack Daniel’s

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Nashville Food Adventures’ Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey Adventure Tour begins with the 90-minute bus ride guided by a

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Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Proof is Highest Ever

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

At 105 proof, it is the highest proof to date for the expression that marks the birthday of George Garvin Brown, founder of Old

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Hornitos Tequila Sweeps to Advance Music Careers

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Aspiring musicians age 21 and older have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to win one of three mentoring experiences with Prince

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Brown-Forman Buys Ford’s Gin

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Brown-Forman Corp. said it agreed to purchase 86 Co. Upon completion, Brown-Forman will add Fords Gin, a premium gin to

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Beam Suntory to Move to Recycled PET in Plastic Bottles by 2030

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

It’s a global initiative of the parent company, Suntory Holdings.   Suntory’s plastic bottles currently include about 10% recycled PET.  The company plans to lift that ratio to between 60% and 70% and

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