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Daily Archive: December 3, 2019

News Alert: Constellation Reaches Deal To Sell Ballast Point

Constellation Brands has agreed to sell craft brewer Ballast Point to Chicago’s Kings & Convicts Brewing Co. for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

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George Dickel Battled A Competitive Field To Emerge As Whisky Of The Year

Whisky Advocate yesterday announced its Whisky of the Year, making the surprise choice of George Dickel 13-Year-Old Bottled-In-Bond. Continue reading →

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Ste. Michelle Unveils New Innovation Hub, Elicit Wine Project

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates plans to leverage innovation to boost growth moving forward with the opening of a new innovation and brand incubation hub called the Elicit Wine Project. Continue reading →

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U.S. Threatens To Add Tariffs To French Sparkling Wines

The U.S. is proposing to hit more European wines with tariffs, this time targeting French sparkling wines over France’s digital service tax aimed at tech companies. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for December 3, 2019

•Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) says it’s making strides toward fully resolving the software issues that have snarled its deliveries in the Michigan market recently. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 3, 2019

•St. Louis, Missouri’s Schlafly Beer will launch Boomerang, a new mead spritzer, in early 2020. Continue reading →

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