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[BND] A Special Note from Joel: Read-A-Thon to Free Evan Gershkovich | Live Now

Dear Subscriber: We have been deeply concerned by the detention of Evan Gerskovich, and we hope you have been too. From 8 a.m. today until 8 a.m. tomorrow, July 20, Gerschkovich’s colleagues from The Wall Street Journal as well as Press Club members from other media outlets,

Whiskey Fans to Pick 1st 5 States for Uncle Nearest Single Barrel

For the first time this fall, Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Whiskey will be available nationwide. And whiskey fans across the country will decide which five states will get it first. Currently, Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Whiskey is only available to purchase online and at Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, Tennessee.

Craft 2d Largest Contributor to Beer Sales: CGA

Craft was the second largest contributor to beer sales by value in the 12 months to end-May, according to CGA by NIQs On Premise Measurement Service. Distribution points have dropped by 7.7% in the last year, leading to a 2.7% decline in craft beer sales CGA said.

Michigan 23d State to Make Cocktails-to-Go Permanent

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the measure. Andy Deloney, senior vp-head of state government relations at the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., praised the move, saying "Not only do cocktails to-go afford adult consumers the ability to take home their favorite hand-crafted cocktails, but they

FBI raided Sherry-Lehmann's NYC Store

The news was first reported by the New York Post, which had a reporter at the scene who saw some police officers inside wearing FBI shirts. FBI officials neither didn't discuss why the officers were there. The company owes New York State $2.7 million in unpaid sales

Rock & Riddle Opens New Charmat-Style Production Facility

The 85,000-square-foot Virginia Dare East production facility in Healdsburg was opened by Rock & Riddle Wine Services to produce Charmat-style sparkling wine. Currently, Charmat-style sparkling wine runs on average 30 to 45 days to produce, and the facility can accommodate run sizes of 2,500

DTC Shipment Value Drops 10%

Winery direct-to-consumer shipment value fell 10% versus a year ago to $175 million in June, according to WineBusiness Analytics/Sovos ShipCompliant. Volume for the month dropped 16% to 417,117 cases, which is still more than was shipped in June 2019. Shipments fell as part of a seasonal