Category Archives: Spirits

Mulholland Distilling Launches DTC Operation

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Consumers in 31 states can now order spirits from Mulholland Distilling Co., Los Angeles.  The move comes as the company celebrates its fourth anniversary. The company was founded by actor Walton Goggins and his friend, Matthew Alper, and is named for William … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Forms Environmental Sustainability Working Group

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) formed an Environmental Sustainability Working Group to collaborate and share effective strategies for maximizing resource utilization and eliminating waste at every step of the production process. “The distilled spirits industry has been deeply … Continue reading →

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Ole Smoky Distillery Joins Responsibility.org

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Ole Smoky’s roots trace back to the early settlers of the Smoky Mountains, where they craft their moonshine and whiskey spirits with care, authenticity and pride. Founded in 2010, Ole Smoky was Tennessee’s First Legal Moonshine Distillery, and the company … Continue reading →

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Bacardi to Replace 80 Million Plastic Bottles with Plant-Based Container

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Bacardi Ltd. said it plans to replace 80 million plastic bottles – 3,000 tons of plastic – currently produced every year by Bacardi across its portfolio of brands with plant-based bottles. Petroleum-based plastics used by Bacardi today will be replaced … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Praises TTB for Swift Action on Gluten-Free

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

We reported the updated TTB rules yesterday. “We commend the bureau for their quick action in updating their ‘gluten-free’ labeling policy for distilled spirits and for appropriately and conclusively acknowledging that the distillation process removes gluten from distilled spirits products,” … Continue reading →

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For 1st Time in 3 Years, Michter’s Releases 25 Year Bourbon

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

“The bourbon that has been selected for this release by Dan McKee and our Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson is truly extraordinary,” commented Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco. “A hallmark of our older whiskeys is that they have beautifully complex … Continue reading →

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