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Daily Archive: March 24, 2021

Whisky Advocate: Dewar’s Tees Off On The 19th Hole

Often referred to as “The 19th Hole,” the tradition of enjoying a dram of Scotch whisky or another favored tipple after a round of golf is, for some, as central to the game as driving or putting, calling to mind Winston Churchill’s famous quip about Champagne: “In victory I deserve it. In defeat I need it.” Continue reading →

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Off-Premise Alcohol Sales Slip Year-On-Year, But Still Far Outpace Rates From 2019

Total off-premise alcohol sales by value were down compared to last year for the first time since the onset of the pandemic, according to Nielsen data for the week that ended March 13. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for March 24, 2021

•Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based e-commerce player GoPuff is now valued at nearly $9 billion, following a new round of funding that will inject $1.15 billion into the business. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 24, 2021

•San Diego-based Ballast Point is set to unveil a new San Francisco brewpub. Continue reading →

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