Category Archives: Spirits

Bacardi Takes Shot at Pernod Ricard in Havana Club Spot

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Havana Club’s new “Forever Cuban” integrated campaign tells the story of the brand’s Cuban heritage and declares that though the brand is no longer produced in Cuba, it is, and will forever be,

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New DC Distiller Intros 1st Vodka, White Rum-Based Liqueur

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Twelv 31 Spirits is a Washington, D.C., based company and owner of Twelv 31. Twelv 31 Velvet Berry is the world’s first premium vodka and white rum liqueur.  It’s a premium blend of exotic berries and tropical fruit essences, coupled with … Continue reading →

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Major Brands Offered Free Rides Home for New Year’s

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Major Brands, Inc. offered 1,000 free rides home across Missouri through its social responsibility program and its supplier partner

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Vermont Craft Distiller Closed After Ownership Change

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Joel Whitaker

Buying a business can be tricky.  Especially an alcohol beverage business. Dan Hughes and associates learned that the hard way when the State of Vermont issued a cease-and-desist order to St. Johnsbury Distillery, Barnet, formerly known as Dunc’s Mill. “We … Continue reading →

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Sazerac Sets $1 Million Expansion at Maine Plant

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

During Maine’s last legislative session Gov. Paul LePage proposed prohibiting the sale of 50-ml miniature alcohol battles.  Sazerac Co. said if the measure was enacted into law, it wouldn’t expand in Maine. The measure failed, and Sazerac has now announced … Continue reading →

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How Tax Bill Will Benefit Brewers, Distillers, Vintners

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

A winery could receive a maximum tax credit of $451,700 in 2018 and 2019.  A brewery would see its excise tax bill slashed to $7 a barrel on the first 60,000 barrels produced, and a small brewer

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