Category Archives: Spirits

Diageo Raises $2.5 Billion in Bonds; Highest Coupon is 2.125%

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Diageo launched and priced a $2.5 billion SEC-registered bond offering, consisting of $750 million 1.375% fixed rate notes due 2025; $1 billion 2.000% fixed rate notes due

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Sazerac Donates 14,800 N95 Masks

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Sazerac Co., the largest producer of distilled spirits in North America, said it is donating 14,800 N95 respirator masks to the healthcare industry in various markets across the

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Valentine Distilling Steps in When Hand Sanitizer Supply Chain Fails

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

“It is important to recognize there has been a supply chain breakdown,” says Rifino Valentine, Founder of Valentine Distilling Co., Ferndale, Mich.  “Due to this

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Kōloa Rum Expands Mainland Distribution, Lands Walmart in Florida

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Hawai`i’s award-winning Kōloa Rum Co. announces the expansion of mainland distribution for its premium rums and ready-to-drink blends to Virginia, Wisconsin and

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PLCB Offers Pickup in High-Income Bucks County Areas, Stiffs Lower Income

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

If you live in Bristol, Pa., you can drive eight miles to the nearest Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Fine Wine & Good Spirits store to pick up an order.  Or you can drive

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Spirits Producers Seek Additional Aid for Covid-19

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

U.S. distilled spirits trade associations urged Congress to provide additional economic relief to the thousands of distilleries facing enormous financial hardship due to the impact

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