Category Archives: Spirits

Sazerac Loses Old Taylor Trademark Dispute

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Maybe Sazerac should have bought the Old Taylor Distillery.  But it didn’t.

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Horizon to Rep John Drew Brands in Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Joel Whitaker

John Drew Brands, Miami, signed Horizon Beverage Group to represent it in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Founded by Jonathan Drew in 2015, John Drew Brands portfolio currently offers three premium spirits – Brixton Mash Destroyer, Dove Tale Rum, and John … Continue reading →

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A ‘Whey’ to Make Vodka

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Smaller cheese makers are exploring diversifying into spirits. That’s one very efficient way to dispose of whey.  Getting rid of whey is a huge problem for cheese makers.  As much as 90%

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Ciroc Enters Brandy Category

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Sean “Diddy” Combs and Diageo extended the Ciroc line into Brandy, launching Ciroc VS Fine French Brandy, effective June 18. Ciroc VS is a sophisticated spirit crafted from fine French grapes for a modern expression of classic French Brandy. VS … Continue reading →

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Coppersea Releases a Blended Whiskey

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Coppersea Distilling, the Heritage-Methods farm distillery in New Paltz, New York, released Springtown Straight Whisky,

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46% of Spirits Exports, 65% of Whiskey Exports Face Tariff Retaliation

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Those figures are only the start of the damage the Distilled Spirits Council sees if the European Union, Canada, Turkey and/or China

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