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Daily Archive: November 10, 2020

Wine Spectator: Court of Master Sommeliers Chairman Steps Down, Group to Restructure After Outcry over Sexual Harassment

The chairman of the Court of Master Sommeliers-Americas (CMS-A) stepped down Friday, November 6, and the group announced plans for an overhaul, following its earlier suspension of seven male Master Sommeliers from all activities and the resignation of another. Continue reading →

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American Spirits Face New Tariffs In European Union

The European Union has expanded tariffs on American goods including several spirits categories. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for November 10, 2020

•Toa Shuzo Co. Ltd., owner of legendary Japanese whisky brand Hanyu—which rose to fame through the Ichiro’s Malt Card Series, one of the most coveted whisky collections in the world—has announced plans to rebuild the distillery, which closed two decades ago. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 10, 2020

•Wisconsin-based La Crosse Distilling Company has partnered with Breakthru Beverage for distribution in Colorado and Minnesota. Continue reading →

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Canopy Boosts Sales and Outlines U.S. Approach

Smiths Falls, Ontario-based Canopy Growth’s fortunes continued to improve in its quarter ended September 30. Continue reading →

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New Jersey Lawmakers Forge Ahead Following Referendum

Following last week’s election, in which voters in New Jersey, Arizona, Montana, and South Dakota legalized recreational cannabis, lawmakers in New Jersey have fast-tracked their work to implement the plan. Continue reading →

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