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Dickel Intros Social Hour Bourbon Smash

George Dickel joins with Social Hour, a line of craft canned cocktails, to introduce Social Hour Bourbon Smash. It's available at select retail locations in the New York metro area. SRP: $28 for a four-pack. Social Hour Bourbon Smash is made with Dickel Bourbon that's

What We're Reading --

British wine industry increased plantings by 74% over the past five years Soaring demand for English and Welsh wine has inspired producers to increase the total land under vine by 74% over the past five years. (Decanter) Jackson Family Wines invests in British vines and wines For the first time,

Who & What --

DIED: Paul Dolan, a fourth-gneration California vintner and pioneer of the sustainable, organic, biodynamic and regenerative wine movements, of cancer. Richard Schumaker joins Quilceda Creek as Assistant Winemaker. Schumaker comes to Quilceda Creek from Santa Barbara’s Dierberg & Star Lane Vineyards. CRU Winery welcomes Matt Mauldin as West

RNDC Adds 9 States to Its Union Wine Portfolio

Republic National Distributing Co. will represent Union Wine Co. in nine new states plus the District of Columbia, an addition to the existing 16 state alignment, the companies announced. The partnership will now include Alaska, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, North Dakota, New York, South Carolina, South Dakota, and the District

'Companies Should Avoid Getting Involved in Questions Beyond Their Business'

That's the advice of Daniel Diermeier, chancellor of Vanderbilt University and a reputation scholar. He was specifically referring to general policy questions, for instance. But very often, broader societal issues do affect their business – marketing campaigns, taxes, etc. "So companies have to work very hard to get

A-B Launches New Ad Campaign

Anheuser-Busch launched a new Bud Light advertising campaign, the first step in righting the ship following the Dylan Mulvaney fiasco. The spot features 140 A-B employees and is entitled, "We Make the Beer." “This new campaign celebrates the people that bring our beer to life – from

Why A-B May Support an Anti-Gay Politician

It could have been an uncomfortable moment for any CEO. Appearing on CBS Mornings, the interviewer noted that in years past Anheuser-Busch has supported various LBGTQ activities, such as the aluminum bottle in gay flag colors. But, she added, A-B has also supported congressmen who oppose the LBTGQ