Category Archives: Spirits

Appleton Estate Announces Global Relaunch, Introducing a New Rum Blend

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

A sleek, contemporary version of the iconic bottle shape is accompanied by a sophisticated new cork closure. Beneath the closure, the neck label illustrates Appleton Estate located in

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Bacardi USA Donates $5 Million to Florida International University

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The gift to FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management will create the Bacardi Center of Excellence, positioning the Chaplin school as a leader in beverage

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Brown-Forman Sales Grow 3%, Net Up 2% in Third Quarter

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Brown-Forman Corp. reports underlying net sales grew 3%, as did reported sales, in the third quarter.  U.S. and emerging markets both saw underlying net sales grow 6%.  Net

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MGP Ingredients Acquires Maker of Green Hat Gin

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

New Columbia Distillers, the first legal distillery in the nation’s capitol since Prohibition, was acquired by MGP Ingredients.  Terms weren’t disclosed.

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Four Oklahoma Counties Okay Sunday Liquor Sales

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Cleveland, Kingfisher, Oklahoma, Tulsa and Payne counties in Oklahoma approved Sunday alcohol sales in voting Tuesday. In addition, voters in Kingfisher County approved

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Barrell Craft Spirits Launches 2 New Batches

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The two new limited-edition batches are: Barrell Bourbon Batch 023, a blend of 10, 12 and 15-year-old straight bourbon

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