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Joel Whitaker

[BND] Your Breakfast Briefing

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Uncle Nearest Insolvent, Sale Likely by June 30 Uncle Nearest Inc. "is insolvent (and) would be forced to cease operations within 30 days without continued cash infusions by" its principal lender, the Federal court overseeing the company's receivership

Home Distilling Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the more-than-150-year-old prohibition of home distilling of distilled spirits was unconstitutional. The 23-page decision can the boiled down to this: Congress has the authority to impose taxes. What Congress doesn't have the authority to do

Missouri Distillery Marks 100th Anniversay of Route 66

Ty Iechyd Da Distillery, Springfield, Mo., announced the release of an official Centennial Spirits Line. The distillery is releasing unique products as the Official Spirit of the Route 66 Centennial. “Birthplace of Route 66 Centennial Spirits” is offered at 100 proof in homage to the Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration

BREAKING: Uncle Nearest Insolvent, Sale Likely by June 30

Uncle Nearest Inc. "is insolvent (and) would be forced to cease operations within 30 days without continued cash infusions by" its principal lender, the Federal court overseeing the company's receivership was told. "Cessation of busienss would cause the loss of nearly 70 jobs and the

Craft Beer Gains Share as Production Declines

Craft beer outpaced the overall beer category, which declined 5.7% by volume, the Brewers Association said, adding this highlighted relative resilience within a contracting market. Craft's share by volume rose a bit to 13.3% from 13.2%, reflecting resiliance within a contracting overall market. Craft beer’

Why Big U.S. Wineries Should Make 'American' Wines Only With U.S. Grapes

The "Golden Rule" applies in trade associations as well as everywhere else, so it's understandable, says Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyard, that the Wine Institute opposes a piece of California legislation that would require any wine that "uses the appellation 'American' on