Yearly Archive: 2018
News Briefs for December 18, 2018
•Cigar Aficionado’s countdown of the top cigars of 2018 continues today with the unveiling of the year’s No.-7, -6, and -5 cigars. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 18, 2018New York Expected To Unveil Plan To Legalize Recreational Cannabis
With neighboring states like Massachusetts and New Jersey having already legalized recreational cannabis or moving to do so in the near term, New York governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to introduce a proposal for legalization early in the 2019 legislative session. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 17, 2018Whisky Advocate On Diageo’s New Kentucky Distillery
Last week, Diageo announced plans to build a massive $130 million distillery in Lebanon, Kentucky, capable of churning out over 10 million proof gallons annually—equivalent to about 189,000 barrels, or 45.6 million bottles. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 17, 2018News Briefs for December 17, 2018
•Cigar Aficionado’s countdown of the top cigars of 2018 continues today with the unveiling of the year’s No.-10, -9, and -8 cigars. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 17, 2018Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 17, 2018
•Asheville, North Carolina-based Highland Brewing Company has added Starchaser White Ale to its core portfolio. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 17, 2018Interview: Deirdre Mahlan, President, Diageo North America
Earlier this week, Diageo offered analysts an update on its North American business, discussing the outlook for its core portfolio and the spirits market as a whole. Following the call, SND associate editor Shane English caught up with Diageo North America president Deirdre Mahlan to talk U.S. trends and hear what’s foremost on the drinks giant’s agenda heading into 2019. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 14, 2018
