Category Archives: Spirits

Cooper Spirits Turns 1978 Chevy Van into a Cocktail Lounge

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Cooper Spirits Co. and the Hochstadter’s brand are introducing the Slow & Low Rock and Rye “Whiskey Delivery Van”; a tricked-out 1978 Chevy G20 that has been fully customized as a rolling cocktail lounge. Complete with a custom walnut bar … Continue reading →

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Jim Beam Offers Hair, Beard Trims at Clermont Distillery

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Visitors to the Jim Beam American Stillhouse will be offered complimentary hair cuts and men’s beard trims from 5th generation Philadelphia-based barbershop, The Duke, from 9-5 p.m. May 4 and 5. The Jim Beam Black barbershop pop-up is the first … Continue reading →

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Fla. Legislature Oks Spirits Sales in Grocery Stores

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The move was a squeaker – it passed the Florida House by just one vote, 58-57.  It was praised by the Distilled Spirits Council, which noted the “Take Down the Wall” bill allows spirits to be sold alongside wine and … Continue reading →

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Distribution Changes Trim Marie Brizard Sales in 2016

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Sales in the U.S. fell 13%, Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits said, attributing the decline to “new distribution contracts which cover 30 states.  Over the course of 2016, a destocking impact that primarily affected Sobiesky occurred, leading to inventory declines … Continue reading →

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Penna. House Votes to Sell PLCB’s Wholesale Operations

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The measure, approved 105-84, is one of a series of measures the lower house of the Pennsylvania legislature approved.  Other measures include: Allowing more grocery stores to sell wine. No longer restricting permits to stores with seating capacity. Letting restaurants … Continue reading →

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David Ravandi Forms Firm to Unite Tequila Portfolios

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Ravandi’s new enterprise is 123 Spirits.   It’s intended to include both Ravandi’s original line, plus three distinct brands encapsulating six ultra-premium expressions. The original 123 Organic Tequila line expanded in 2014 with the rare, 40-month aged 123 Organic Tequila Extra … Continue reading →

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