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Pursuit Spirits Plans New Whiskey Row Visitors Center

Pursuit Spirits, the award-winning independent blender and bottler of bourbon and rye whiskeys, will start construction later this month on a new visitor experience located at 722 W. Main Street on Louisville's famous Whiskey Row. Guests will feel like “bourbon insiders” by picking their favorite barrel and

July 4 Drives Double-Digit Velocity Increase On Premise

US On Premise outlets, primarily bars and restaurants, saw a double-digit velocity increase on Independence Day (+47%) compared to the previous Tuesday, Matthew Crompton, regional director-North America for CGA by NIQ. The days surrounding the celebration also experienced significant uplift, he said, with Monday achieving a 35% uplift

Winery to Pay Over $300,000 in Lost Wages

Several agricultural workers will share in a $300,000 settlement of an unfair labor practice charge against Mauritson Farms Inc., a Healdsburg, Calif. The California Agricultural Labor Relations Board said farm workers weren't rehired after raising concerns about transportation, bathrooms, shade breams work hours and their treatment by

Mitchell Katz, Winery Owner, Dies in Crash

Mitchell Katz, 59, owner of Mitchell Katz Winery, Livermore, Calif., was killed in a Friday afternoon crash. Katz had founded his winery in 1998 to honor his grandfather who made hand-crafted wines. The winery produced single-vineyard wines that capture the essence of each vineyard, its website says.

Terry Wheatley's Farewell

We've seen more than our share of farewell's, but few as classy as Terry Wheatley, who stepped down as president at Vintage Wine Estates last week. Her message on LinkedIn: Gratitude to the VWE teams for nine years of innovation and brand building. We accomplished remarkable

Marchesi Frescobaldi to Acquire Domaine Roy & fils in U.S. Expansion

Marchesi Frescobaldi said it agreed to purchase Domaine Roy & fils, one of Oregon's most prestigious wine producers located in the heart of the Willamette Valley. The transaction is expected to close before the end of July 2023. Terms weren't disclosed. Lamberto Frescobaldi, President Marchesi Frescobaldi

Buffalo Trace Leads List of 'Most Popular Kentucky Distilleries'

The popularity was determined by the number of Google searches for each distillery. Topping the list is Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, which claims the distinction of being the oldest continually operating distillery in the world, with its first bourbon entering production nearly 250 years ago in 1775. The historic