Category Archives: Spirits

Uncle Nearest Schedules a Grand Opening

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Phase One of  Nearest Green Distillery will open on Sept. 14 in Shelbyville, Tenn Named after the first known African-American master distiller, and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey‘s namesake, Nearest Green, the new distillery is the first in the United States … Continue reading →

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Central Standard Distillery Unveils a 40-Calorie, Zero-Sugar Vodka-Water

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Boasting only 40 calories per 12-fluid-ounces and containing zero sugar and zero carbohydrates, Hard2O is also gluten-free. Hard2O is rolling out on liquor-and-grocery-store shelves across Wisconsin today as an initial release before a pending 2020 national launch.he new still beverage, … Continue reading →

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Barrell Craft Spirits Releases 1st Barrell Whiskey American Vatted Malt

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

It’s a blend of exclusively American single malt whiskeys. BCS partnered with small and large producers across the country to select whiskeys that express the full diversity of American terroir and style. Many of the components in the blend come … Continue reading →

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With SpiritsUnited, DISCUS’s Swonger Hopes to Mobilize Spirits Fans From Distillers to Consumers to Advocate on Key Issues

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

We’re not fans of searching for top executives.  By and large, we think, it’s best to promote someone who’s already in your organization.  After all, they don’t have to spend time learning the lay of the land – or what needs … Continue reading →

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Spirits Sales Rise 13% on 23% Jump in Volume

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The latest data from IRI shows sales of imported and domestic spirits in the four weeks ended Aug. 11 were 12.8% higher than a year earlier.  Volume was up 23.1%. Domestic sales rose 10.2% to $210.7 million on a 15% … Continue reading →

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Pure Azul Beverage Co. Launches Sparkling Tequila RTD

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Azulana is Pure Azul’s first product and is made with 100% blue agave tequila and produced in Jalisco, Mexico. A portion of proceeds will go towards philanthropic initiatives developed by Mexico’s former president, President Vicente Fox

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