Category Archives: Spirits

Wine Consumption on Rise Among 30-Somethings

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Some wine industry observers have fretted that as the Baby Boomers retire, wine consumption overall will drop.  But a new study by LDA Opinions, a part of John Gillespie‘s Wine Opinions operation, finds wine consumption is on the rise among … Continue reading →

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Beer, Spirits May Drive Weight Gain, While White Wine May Strengthen Bones

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Drinking beer and spirits is linked to elevated levels of visceral fat – the harmful type of fat that is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and other health complications – whereas drinking wine shows no … Continue reading →

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Bottle Shortage Spurs Albany Distilling to Move to Bigger Quarters

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

With glass bottles in short and sporadic supply, Albany Distilling has moved to an 8.500-square-foot space in West Albany, N.Y.  It’s old facility was 1,400 square feet. The larger space has been a plus:  Sales have jumped with many drinkers saying … Continue reading →

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Firm Produces 1st Ethanol-Free Alcoholic Seltzer

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

KetoneAid has produced the world’s first ketogenic alcohol. Instead of containing the addictive and toxic form of alcohol called ethanol, KetoneAid has formulated something special. The active ingredient, “1,3 Butanediol,” produces similar effects without the drawbacks. Where typical alcoholic drinks … Continue reading →

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Mass. Cocktails-to-Go Extended a Year

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed H 4650, a spending package that includes a one-year extension for cocktails to-go from restaurants and bars in the state. Eighteen states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation to make cocktails to-go permanent, … Continue reading →

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Ukraine’s XDar Vodka Resumes Production

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

XDar, a world-renowned Ukrainian vodka, has safely resumed production at its distillery in this time of unrest. When conflict broke out in mid-February, XDar was forced to halt vodka production but continued to pay its 4,400 employees, some of whom … Continue reading →

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