Chelsea Handler partnered with Maria Littlefield and Jennie Ripps, co-founders of Owl’s Brew, to launch Chelsea’s Vodka Lemonade lineup, highlighting what it means to work with a women-lead brand that’s all about bringing real, clean ingredients to the RTD beverage alcohol space.
In 1993, then-President Bill Clinton had the bright idea to reform this country’s health care system, and the less bright idea to raise the federal excise tax on beer to help pay for it. Earlier that decade, Congress had already doubled the levy, incensing America’s big brewers — and, crucially, their distributors. Around the country, …
Beer Distributors Got Their Long-Coveted Tax Cut. Here’s Why It Matters. Read More »
TalkShopLive, the leading livestream social commerce platform with unlimited content distribution, announced a new platform capability to enable consumers to purchase beer, wine, and spirits from their favorite brands, celebrities, and creators who host livestreams on TalkShopLive.
On Thursday, the long-awaited news of what tariffs would hit European wine and spirits finally arrived. Starting August 1, all EU wine and spirits imported into the United States will face a 15 percent levy, though further negotiations are expected to continue in the fall. The news comes on the heels of Sunday’s announcement that …
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced that High Noon is recalling two production lots of High Noon Beach Variety packs. Some of these packs contain cans that are filled with High Noon vodka seltzer alcohol and are mislabeled as CELSIUS ASTRO VIBE Energy Drink, Sparkling Blue Razz Edition with a silver top.
It’s been said more than once by vaunted drinks writers, everyday fans, and “maestro mezcaleros” alike: “Mezcal tastes like time.” Usually, that sagely pearl refers to the long lives of agave plants, the myriad flavors they pick up along the way, or the creative alchemy deployed to elevate those flavors within the bottle. Distilling mezcal …
When Mezcal Was Moonshine: Oaxaca’s Unofficial 1980s Prohibition Read More »
When debating the greatest sports teams in history, rabid fans always defend their hometown heroes. They don’t just anoint the Chicago Bulls the greatest basketball team of all time, they exalt the virtues of the indelible 1996 Bulls team with Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman leading the charge. These spirited arguments often devolve …
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After broadly exploring the intersection of wine and pop culture last week, we’re narrowing down our focus today to examine a groundbreaking publication that might make some uptight wine snobs roll their eyes. It’s called “Blood of Gods,” and it’s an alternative wine zine that marries wine reviews, heavy metal music, and ‘80s-style comics. There’s …
Wine 101: The Fashion of Wine Part IV: Blood of Gods Read More »
There’s no question that Chartreuse is a darling of the cocktail world, and for good reason. The botanical liqueur has been produced by the Carthusian monks for over 250 years, with both expressions offering complex flavor profiles that elevate cocktails and shine in classics like the Last Word. Chartreuse is also unique because of the …
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Logistics Viewpoints is pleased to announce the availability of a free executive summary for its in-depth market research report on Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), a cornerstone technology in modern warehouse automation. As companies seek solutions to optimize space utilization and streamline repetitive material handling tasks, ASRS has become increasingly critical to warehouse design …