Category Archives: Spirits

Who & What –

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Heaven Hill Brands named Denny Potter vp- operations and master distiller. Previously, Potter served as master distiller and Bernheim Distillery plant manager, overseeing production of the world’s second-largest inventory of aging bourbon. In addition to his current distilling responsibilities, Potter will … Continue reading →

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Washington Gov. Signs Bill Liberalizing Liquor Laws

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Among the changes benefiting craft distilleries:  Customers sampling liquor at the distillery can have their half shot with water or soda.  Distilleries can also get a license to store their liquor in a warehouse. Wineries can have twice as many … Continue reading →

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Crown Royal Intros Wine Barrel Finished Whisky

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Diageo introduced Crown Royal Wine Barrel Finished – the second release from the Noble Collection, a series of annual, limited-edition whiskies celebrating the artistry and spirited experimentation of our distillers and blenders. “We experimented with a number of different wines … Continue reading →

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3 Badge Beverage Extends Bozal Line with 4 Single-Varietal

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

3 Badge Beverage Corp. introduced four new, single-variety mezcals to the Bozal Mezcal line. Bozal, sold in select U.S. markets by the company’s spirits division, 3 Badge Mixology, now has eight artisan mezcals made from wild Mexican agave.  The four … Continue reading →

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Greenbar Distillery Revamps Labels

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Greenbar Distillery, Los Angeles, said it unified its seven core spirits lines under a new heart brand that evokes the company’s origins as a love story between the two founders, Litty Mathew and Melkon Khosrovian. “We’re at a turning point … Continue reading →

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Dean Phillips Mulls Run for Congress

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The former CEO of Phillips Distilling Co., now owned by U.S. Distilled Products Co., would run on the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party ticket, opposing fifth-term Rep. Erik Paulsen (R). “I’m concerned about the direction in which our country is headed,” he told … Continue reading →

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