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/18 Dec 2024
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M.S. WALKER NAMED U.S. IMPORTER FOR GHOST TEQUILA

M.S. Walker Brands has been appointed the U.S. Importer for Ghost Tequila, the industry’s leading premium spiced tequila. Currently available nationwide, Ghost Tequila is projected to grow its case sales by over 15% GAGR in 2024, and this new strategic partnership positions the brand for continued growth in 2025 and...
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/14 Jan 2025
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MAKE MINE A MANHATTAN

By Kirsten Amann The holiday season is now behind us and while a good percentage of the population embarks on their “New Year, New You” resolutions and Dry January, I will ignore this trend and reach for something stronger. I wholeheartedly support the “no and low” served movement but I...
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/14 Jan 2025
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STONEFACE BREWING, A HIDDEN GEM IN NEWINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE

By Andy Crouch Tucked just outside Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the Stoneface Brewing has quietly been making solid beers in an industrial building near the Piscataqua River. First opened in early 2014, the brewery continues to thrive, with its tap room usually full of eager drinkers. The owners prioritize sustainability, and...
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/06 Dec 2024
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HOLIDAY SPARKLES-THE ANNUAL REVIEW

By Seema Tikare The sparkling wine market in the United States is expected to account for a staggering $8.8 billion in revenues in 2024. And worldwide, it will account for $45.1 billion in revenues this year. Most projections estimate that the market will continue to grow between 3 and 5%...
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/06 Dec 2024
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ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH-WASSAIL

By Pink Lady At some point during my middle school years, I learned the lyrics and tune to the Christmas carol “Here We Come A-Wassailing.” It’s a fun song to sing, but I remember being puzzled by the lyrics: what even is wassailing? Turns out, it has a long, storied,...
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/06 Dec 2024
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A DRINK WITH KATE CORCORAN

By Maia Merrill Gosselin There are some people who just have that rare (and enviable) superpower to find 25 hours in the day and I’m pretty sure that Kate Corcoran is one of them. The cheerful, energetic co-founder of Creative Palate Communications is a multitasking whiz, always in motion, always...
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/06 Dec 2024
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REMEMBERING HARVEY ALLEN

By Kirsten Amann In an industry full of big personalities, Harvey Allen was a standout, widely regarded as a man who embraced life to the fullest. With his passing this summer, the Massachusetts beverage alcohol industry lost one of its most colorful principal characters. Mr. Allen passed away peacefully on July...
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/07 Nov 2024
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STOCK this STUFF

By Kirsten Amann They call it retail therapy for a reason, and most of us could use a little this time of year. Whether that means shopping for our loved ones or buying a well-earned indulgence for ourselves, retail therapy always brings a little joy and merriment. Most shoppers are...
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