Category Archives: Spirits

Jim Beam Fills 1 Millionth Barrel During Pandemic

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Just how much bourbon is Jim Beam producing?  Here’s one answer:  It just filled its 1 millionth barrel since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.  And production is accelerating at the James B. Beam Distilling Co., it says. Last week, … Continue reading →

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Eastside Distilling Plans to Double Shares to Fund Growth

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Eastside Distilling Inc., Portland, Ore., is asking shareholders to approve doubling its share outstanding as part of a three-year strategic brand that involves transforming its craft canning and bottling business and using the resulting cash flow to expand distribution and … Continue reading →

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Sailor Jerry Fans Can ‘Gift’ Favorite Tattoo Parlor a Custom Plinko

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum‘s (William Grant & Sons) latest global social media campaign will see consumers around the world vote for their favorite tattoo shop to receive one of three custom plinkos and receive a stash of limited edition Sailor … Continue reading →

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Entry Level Spirits Losing Share: Drizly

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Funny.  I never thought of Tito’s, Smirnoff, Jim Beam or Jack Daniel’s as “entry-lvel spirits.”  But Drizly does, and I suspect they know more than me. In 2021 to date, 37% share of liquor purchases on Drizly fall within an … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Crushed Catoctin Creek On-Prem Sales; DtC Relief

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Catoctin Creed Distilling Co., Purcellville, Va., saw its on-premise sales plunge 70% during the Covid-19 pandemic, Becky Harris, co-founder and chief distiller, told the Distilled Spirits Council/American Craft Spirits Association Public Policy Conference. That pain was eased a bit after … Continue reading →

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Broad Branch Distillery Calls for Equal Sales Rights for Distillers

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A bill currently pending in the North Carolina legislature would give distillers in the Old North State the same sales rights possessed by brewers and distillers, and Broad Branch Distillery is urged spirits consumers to “stand up for North Carolina … Continue reading →

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