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Whisky Advocate: Craft Distillers And Covid-19

Covid-19 has battered the entire whisky industry, but no one is struggling quite like the thousands of craft distillers across the United States. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 11, 2020

U.S. Surpasses Mexico To Become Top Market For Mezcal

Mezcal continued its steep growth curve last year as global shipments of the agave-based spirit rose 26% to 827,000 9-liter cases, according to the Consejo Regulador del Mezcal. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 11, 2020

News Briefs for May 11, 2020

•The COVID-19 pandemic presents a Catch-22 for charity wine auctions. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 11, 2020

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 11, 2020

•Grand Rapids, Michigan-based craft player Founders Brewing Co. has announced Marvelroast, the company’s latest taproom brew turned limited national release. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 11, 2020

Wine Spectator: U.S. Restaurants Grapple With Pandemic Dilemma: When, And How, Should They Reopen?

After nearly two months of widespread lockdowns throughout the United States, some states are beginning to reopen, giving the hard-hit restaurant industry the opportunity to begin dusting itself off in parts of the country. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 8, 2020

C. Mondavi & Family Adapts As On-Premise Declines, Off-Premise Booms

While the on-premise shutdown has resulted in difficult conditions for California wineries, St. Helena-based C. Mondavi & Family is seeing a strong performance in the off-premise become a powerful counterweight. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 8, 2020

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