Category Archives: Spirits

Louisville Distilling to 2017 Angel’s Envy Cask Expression

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Finished in Port Wine Barrels, this year’s expression is now available in 25 markets. Each year, Angel’s Envy carefully selects barrels exceptional enough for the lengthy Cask Strength finishing process.

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Brown-Forman Top Workplace for Disabled

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

It’s the third year the U.S. Business Leadership Network and American Association of People with Disabilities have sponsored the Disability Equality Index. Developed by the DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse group of

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Suntory Donates $1 Million to Hurricane Relief Efforts

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Suntory Holdings committed $1 million to support the American Red Cross in recovery efforts in communities that have been impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. In addition to Suntory’s $1 million donation to the Red Cross, … Continue reading →

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What Beam Suntory Is Doing to Promote Responsible Drinking

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Earlier today, the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking issued its annual report on progress the industry is making to reduce the misuse of alcohol globally. The full report is available here: http://www.iard.org/.  We’re not covering that report because, frankly, as … Continue reading →

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Brown-Forman Opens Slane Distillery in Ireland

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

It’s on the site of the Slane Castle estate, which has been owned by the Conyngham family since 1901. Construction of Slane Distillery started

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Underage Drinking Cut in Half, Federal Survey Finds

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

At first blush, the latest federal figures on alcohol use are bad for the industry.  Among those 12 years old or older, 50.7% of the population drank in 2016, down from 51% of the population in 2002. But there’s good … Continue reading →

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