Category Archives: Spirits

Diageo’s Perry Jones 1 of ‘Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America’

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The honor was bestowed by Savoy magazine, a leading African-America business and lifestyles publication.

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Spirits Council: EU Plan to Retaliate Against U.S. Whiskey Unwise

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council cautioned the European Union against retaliating against bourbon and some other U.S. whiskey products. 

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NIH Sought Funds from Alcohol Industry for Moderate Drinking Study

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

And it got them, according to a report in The New York Times.  The $100 million study was largely funded by Anheuser-Busch InBev, Heineken, Diageo, Pernod Ricard, and Carlsberg. The donations went to the Foundation for the NIH, a nongovernmental … Continue reading →

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Coppercraft Distillery Launches Canned Cocktails

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

And became the first Michigan distiller to do so with its version of a Gin & Tonic.

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Diageo, A-B Honored at North American Effie Awards

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Diageo‘s “Whiskey 5” point-of-purchase program was awarded a Silver trophy in the Category/Aisle Evolution category.  Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Lima-a-Rita was a finalist in the competition for its Bodeg-a-Rita campaign.

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

2,000-Year-Old Liquor Unearthed from Ancient Tomb in Western China Archaeologists have unearthed a bronze kettle containing liquor

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