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Daily Archive: November 5, 2018

Canadian Cannabis Company Aphria Debuts On NYSE, Promotes Riphstein To President

Leamington, Ontario-based cannabis producer Aphria has made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange and promoted former Diageo North America executive Jakob Ripshtein to president.

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Vintage Wine Estates Acquires California’s Qupé

Santa Rosa-based Vintage Wine Estates has purchased the Qupé wine brand for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

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Whisky Advocate On The Life And Career Of Master Distiller Dave Pickerell

Dave Pickerell, former Maker’s Mark master distiller and the creative force behind such whiskey brands as WhistlePig, Metallica’s Blackened, and Hillrock Estate, passed away on November 1, 2018 in San Francisco.

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 5, 2018

•Milton, Delaware’s Dogfish Head Brewing Company has released its IPAs For The Holidays variety pack. Continue reading →

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