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OBITUARY – HARVEY R. CHAPLIN

HARVEY R. CHAPLIN, 95 Harvey R. Chaplin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits passed away on June 9 at the age 95. He also served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Shaw-Ross International Importers, Inc. and served on the WSWA Board of Directors for...
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BOSTON BEER CO. 40 YEARS

By Andy Crouch The story of Jim Koch, his Boston Beer Company, and Samuel Adams Boston Lager, is of American success framed through the lens of a constantly evolving beer industry. A former management consultant, Koch transformed his small beer business into one of the largest brewing companies in America....
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MAY IS FOR MARY PICKFORD

By Kirsten Amann When it comes to drinking occasions, May is off to the races! Kicking off with the Kentucky Derby on May 4th, followed by Cinco de Mayo on May 5th, Mother’s Day (which might call for a cocktail depending on your family dynamics) on May 12th, and finishing...
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ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH – OAKS LILY

By Pink Lady It’s May, which means it’s time to bust out those fancy hats, Julep cups and get excited about “the most exciting two minutes in sports: “the Kentucky Derby! Much ink will be spilled by lifestyle writers this month about the mint, bourbon, ponies, and horse-folk who power...
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PETER ZEMMER WINES

This line of wines from Alto Adige includes a Pinot Grigio, Pinot Grigio Riserva Giatl and Chardonnay Buchholz. The Pinot Grigio has scents of spring blossoms and summer orchard fruit. Suggested retail is $20.99. The Riserva Giatl is powerful, balanced, and savory with an interesting play of acidity in the...
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KENTUCKY 10 BOURBON

Kentucky 10 is a straight bourbon aged and bottled at the historic DSP-KY-10 distillery. It is produced from 100% Kentucky-grown corn from within a 50-mile radius of the distillery. The wheated mashbill adds sweetness and approachability while the limestone in the Kentucky water adds minerals, filters out impurities and promotes...
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OLIVER COSMOBERRY

The newest release from the Oliver line of flavored wines is reminiscent of a cocktail, with delicate notes of tart cranberry, strawberries, and fresh-squeezed blood orange. Suggested retail is $12.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.