Category Archives: Spirits

Facundo Rum Supports Art of Fernando Botero Lecture, Reception

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Facundo Rum Collection, a proud supporter of the Latin American arts, provided the libations for the evening at Christie’s

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Crown Imports Pays $420,000 to Settle Slotting Fee Charges

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau accepted a $420,000 offer in compromise from Crown Imports LLC, to settle charges it paid retailers to secure tap handle placements. The payments, TTB said, were made through a third party promotional company.  … Continue reading →

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Ill. Gov’s Proposed Hike in Bev/Al Taxes Seen Lifting Cross-Border Sales

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Financially troubled Illinois will face even more problems if Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed boost in alcohol beverage taxes

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Diageo to Offer 26 Weeks of Parental Leave to All Employees

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Diageo North America (U.S., Canada and the USVI), will offer 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender and whether they become a parent via birth, surrogacy, adoption or

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Foley Family Wines to Market, Distribute Horse Soldier Bourbon

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The strategic alliance between American Freedom Distillery, a St. Petersburg, Fla., producer of artisanal spirits, and Foley Family Wines, will lend marketing and promotion expertise while the

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Calif. Senate Okays 4 a.m. Bar Closing

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The California Senate approved, 29-6, a bill allowing 10 cities to extend drinking hours until 4 a.m. in party zones.

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