Category Archives: Spirits

Alabama Bill Would Move Brunch Drinks Time to 10 a.m.

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Currently, alcoholic beverages can only be served on Sundays after 12 noon. The measure is being touted as a win-win.  Restaurant operators say it will boost their sales and profits as well as boosting state collections of sales tax, income … Continue reading →

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Sombra Mezcal to Give 1% of Sales to 1% for the Planet

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Sombra Mezcal said it was certified as a business member of 1% for the Planet. Sombra will donate 1% percent of gross sales each year to trusted environmental nonprofits in the 1% for the Planet network. Sombra Mezcal’s founder, Master … Continue reading →

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Council Marks 10Years of George Washington’s Distillery

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe joined representatives from the Distilled Spirits Council and Mount Vernon to launch a yearlong celebration of the 10th anniversary of the reopening of George Washington’s Distillery at a special event this evening at the distillery in … Continue reading →

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Ft. Myers Distillery Signs Madidus Imports for Distribution

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

List Distillery, Ft. Myers, Fla., producer of Mr. Tom’s Spirits, appointed Madidus Imports & Wholesales the sole distributor of Mr. Tom’s Spirits in Washington D.C. and Maryland. “We look forward to bringing the List Distillery and its unique and distinctive … Continue reading →

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CBrands Net Soars 45% on 12% Sales Gain, Boosts Payout 30%

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Constellation Brands this morning is reporting a 45% increase in net profit to $1.54 billion, or $7.52 a share, for all of fiscal 2017 as its sales rose 12% to $7.33 billion. It also announced a 30% increase in the … Continue reading →

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Southern Glazer’s Contribution to Aid 21,000 Pupils

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) said it committed $150 million to Florida’s Step Up For Students Scholarship Program for the 2017-18 school year, once again topping its own historical donations of the past few years. This year’s Southern … Continue reading →

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