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Who & What —

Bacardi North America names Alex Tomlin senior vp-marketing, a new post.  She’s been a strategic marketing and innovation consultant after heading up Signature Brands at Proximo Spirits following 23 years at Diageo, where she was senior vp-marketing. Brown-Forman Corp. names Jim Perry … Continue reading

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Devils River Whiskey Adds Cold Brew Blend

Devils River Whiskey launches Devils River Coffee Bourbon Whiskey, a San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal winner and a rich, smoky addition to their family of whiskies. “We believe coffee and whiskey are natural companions. Both have intense character and … Continue reading

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Kentucky Bourbon Festival Moved to October

In an attempt to minimize the impact of the novel coronavirus, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival is being delayed a month and will be held Oct. 15-18. “We are regaining 30 days of planning with this decision. We feel that with this … Continue reading

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Kansas Gov. Extends Cocktails-to-Go

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly  signed HB 2016 which extends the sale of to-go alcohol under Executive Order No. 20-27 until January 26, 2021. Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. praised the action with a statement from Dale Syndrowski, vp-state government relations: “In … Continue reading

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Resources —

Bar designer and consultant Tobin Ellis introduces the Bar & Restaurant Revival Guide,  a free, downloadable, shareable 96-page playbook for not only how to reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic but also how to implement new marketing methodology, sanitation best practices, health … Continue reading

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Can a Distiller Use Covid-19 to Get Out of a Contract?

That’s the topic of a free webinar Friday (6/12, 1-2 p.m., EST) exploring the impact of COVID-19 on existing contracts and obligations on Friday, June 12, 1-2 p.m. EST, hosted by the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.  The Distilled Spirits … Continue reading

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