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MGP announced it will roll out its proprietary gin brand, Green Hat Gin, to all its distribution partners in the first half of 2021. The gin is currently in four styles: Original Batch Gin (83 proof), Navy Strength Gin (114 proof), Citrus Floral Gin (90 … Continue readingMGP to Widen Distribution of Green Hat Gin Products
Irish Distillers, producers of Jameson Irish whiskey products, announced global financial growth of 3% in the first half of its fiscal year. Jameson recorded volume growth in key markets including the UK (+12%), USA (+7%), Russia (+7%), and Ireland (+4%), according to a news release. Within … Continue readingIrish Distillers Shows 3% Financial Growth in Fiscal First Half
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States said allowing the sale of distilled spirits from certain r-license holders already able to sell beer and wine could generate $86 million in new taxes and profits for the state of Pennsylvania in the first year. This … Continue readingDistilled Spirits Council Supports Expanded Sales in Pennsylvania
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation announced that its signature conference will return this fall in a free, digital version. In its 19th year, Tales of the Cocktail will be Sept. 20-23 and will feature content for cocktail professionals and enthusiasts across the globe, with supplemental … Continue readingTales of the Cocktail to Return Sept. 20-23, Remain Primarily Virtual
Northern California-based Spirit Works Distillery announced it has promoted Krystal Goulart to head distiller. Goulart joined the distillery in 2018 as apprentice following more than a decade in the wine industry. She earned degrees in enology and viticulture from California State University-Fresno and worked abroad … Continue readingSpirit Works Distillery Promotes Krystal Goulart to Head Distiller
Buffalo Trace Distillery reports that, in spite of the challenges of 2020 and the coronavirus pandemic, visitation numbers were still high. After just under 300,000 visited the distillery in 2019, 145,365 ventured to Buffalo Trace last year, in spite of a four-month closure and limited … Continue readingBuffalo Trace Reports Nearly 150,000 Visitors During 2020, Despite Four-Month Shutdown