Category Archives: Spirits

Jack Daniel’s Launches Spirit-Based Canned Cocktails

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Jack Daniel Distillery introduced the new Jack Daniel’s Canned Cocktails series featuring Jack & Seltzer; Jack & Cola; and Jack, Honey & Lemonade, available in select markets beginning this month. Each cocktail is made with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, perfectly … Continue reading →

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Silver Eagle Houston Distributing A-B’s Cutwater Spirits

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, LLC, said it is now distributing products from  Anheuser-Busch’s newest acquisition – Cutwater Spirits, a San Diego, Calif., distillery. Cutwater Spirits produces16 types of craft distilled spirits, three types of mixers and ready-to-drink canned cocktails offered … Continue reading →

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DuNord Spirits Severely Damaged as Unrest Hits Liquor Stores

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

DuNord Spirits, a black-owned Minneapolis craft distiller, was severely damaged  Friday night as rioters set several fires inside the craft distiller’s warehouse, which is on the same block as the Third Precinct police station, which was destroyed. Although the warehouse’s … Continue reading →

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Bev/Al Off-Premises Sales Slip 4.1% from Prior Week

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Spirits continued to lead growth, up 38.8% in the week ended May 16 from the like year-earlier week, but down 8.9% from the previous week.  That’s according to Nielsen, which finds wine was up 30.8%, but down 3.7% from the … Continue reading →

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Mixed Drinks to Go Endorsed by Michigan Think Tank

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Michigan Liquor Control Commission recently allowed on-premise licensees to sell beer and wine for carry out.  That’s good news, says the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, but it doesn’t go far enough.  What’s needed is for these same licensees to … Continue reading →

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PCS Distilling Releases NULU Straight Bourbon Single Barrel

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Prohibition Craft Spirits, or PCS Distilling Co., launched its newest spirit, NULU Straight Bourbon Single Barrel. NULU Straight Bourbon is the fifth spirit brand in the PCS family of spirits. Bottled at cask strength, the new NULU Straight Bourbon is unfiltered and … Continue reading →

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