Category Archives: Spirits

Whiskey and Wheaties Bill Dies in Colorado

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The measure would have expanded the number of locations where alcohol could be sold.  But it was opposed by small liquor stores.  The House Appropriations Committee voted to kill the measure. “We were just out-gunned by the (Colorado Licensed Beverage … Continue reading →

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Md. Gov. Signs Bill Expanding Spirits Sales in Maryland

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The legislation, passed unanimously last month by the Maryland Senate, allows the Montgomery County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) to contract with existing private beer and wine stores for the sale of distilled spirits. The new law is expected to … Continue reading →

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DSC Urges Fla. Gov. to Sign ‘Take Down Wall’ Legislation

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council urged Florida Gov. Rick Scott to sign SB 106, legislation that would allow spirits sales in larger retail locations such as grocery stores and big-box retailers. The legislation, known as the “Take Down the Wall” bill, allows … Continue reading →

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Bacardi Gets Lots of Negative Press for Super-Strong Gin

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

It wasn’t supposed to be super-strong, but “at most” 1,000 cases of 1.14-liter Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin had an alcohol content of 77%, not the 40% listed on the bottle. It was inadvertent, Bacardi says, and we’re sure it … Continue reading →

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Why Scotland Worries About Brexit

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

A new study, just released by Technavio, identifies the top five Scotch whiskey producers.  It’s the usual crowd – Bacardi, Beam Suntory, Diageo, Pernod Ricard and William Grant & Son. What makes the study particularly interesting, at least in explaining … Continue reading →

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