Category Archives: Spirits

Jimmy Hendrix Estate Sues Hendrix’s Brother Over Bottle Design

The Purple Haze liqueur bottle features a stylized drawing of the late guitarist as well as his signature. A federal court in Georgia noted Hendrix’s “undeniable fame,” and said Tiger Paw Distributors, hadn’t any right to use the word “Jimi” … Continue reading

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Indiana Craft Distillers to Sell Carryout 7 Days a Week

Come Friday, July 1, Indiana’s craft distillers will be able to settle their products to take home on Sunday. That’s a big deal.  It puts the state’s handful of craft distillers on an even playing field with craft brewers and … Continue reading

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NABI’s Bill Earle: Short Term, U.S. Importers Can Make Quick Profit; NABI Will Support TTB Proposal

Bill Earle, president, National Association of Beverage Importers, while noting that it is far to early to see the full impact of the vote, told Kane’s Beverage News Daily one immediate impact is that beverage importers will, at least for … Continue reading

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Smirnoff Observes Immigrant Heritage Month

Diageo announced support of the third-annual Immigrant Heritage Month this month. To mark the month, Smirnoff will be bringing the Smirnoff Global Street Art Project to the U.S. The Smirnoff Global Art Project launched in March 2016 in Tokyo, Japan, … Continue reading

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Marlin & Barrel to Sponsor Jacksonville Suns

The Fernandina Beach, Fla., distillery’s signs  and table tents will appear at the Suns’ stadium. “As a company, we’re committed to making our community a better place and having fun while we do it. We love our home city of … Continue reading

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Tito’s Vodka to Match Donations for Orlando Shooting Tragedy

Tito’s Vodka said it will match donations to Equality Florida’s Pulse Victim Fund. Funds raised will go to those affected by the terrorist attack on the Pulse nightclub to cover medical needs, funeral arrangements, counseling, bills, food and whatever is … Continue reading

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