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Daily Archive: May 18, 2018

News Alert: Macallan’s Million-Dollar Bottle!

With a bid of HK$8,636,250 ($1.1m), Macallan has retaken the title of the world’s most expensive standard-sized bottle of whisky at auction. Continue reading →

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Winesellers Ltd. Targets 1-Million-Case Mark

Illinois-based importer and marketer Winesellers Ltd. has seen growth across much of its 700,000-case portfolio lately, spurred on by labels falling within the $10-$15 tier. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 18, 2018

Wine Spectator: Small Wineries Facing Tax Hikes Win Reprieve From The Feds

Wine Spectator has learned that the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has extended a temporary procedure for small wineries trying to collect excise-tax credits, relieving many vintners who would have faced massive tax hikes come July 1. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for May 18, 2018

•Diageo has launched American Anthem, a new premium vodka brand. Made with corn sourced from Indiana and Iowa, American Anthem is 80 proof. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 18, 2018

•Chandler, Arizona’s SanTan Brewing has expanded into distilling and will release two small-batch vodkas and a single malt whiskey by the end of May. Continue reading →

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