WSTA and Crimestoppers to combat illicit alcohol
WSTA and Crimestoppers to combat illicit alcohol Source: The Spirits Business by Nicola Carruthers 15th December, 2016 The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) and independent charity Crimestoppers have launched an appeal to eradicate knock-off alcohol in Manchester this Christmas. The appeal is looking to highlight the dangers of fake alcohol, with […]
As Vodka Sales Drop, Why Are Russians Going Off Their National Drink?
As Vodka Sales Drop, Why Are Russians Going Off Their National Drink? Source: Newsweek By Damien Sharkov 12/7/16 For centuries, going back as far as the days of the czar Ivan the Terrible, vodka has been Russia’s drink of choice. Another czar, Peter the Great, always kept a goblet of vodka at his […]
Prohibition Rising
Prohibition Rising Source: American Spectator Kevin Kosar December 7, 2016 It’s all for our own good, didn’t you know? December 5 was Repeal Day. Eighty-three years have passed since that dreadful social experiment, Prohibition, was killed. We think we are living in strange times – but what a weird era that was. Politics makes strange […]
Tesco aims to be top for no / low alcohol
Tesco aims to be top for no / low alcohol Source: OLN By Sonya Hook 13 December, 2016 Tesco has vowed to become the champion of low and no-alcohol drinks and is introducing the largest range in its history. David Tavernor, who has recently been appointed Tesco’s no/low beer buyer, said: “We […]
Woman ingeniously hacks her fridge to dispense wine
Woman ingeniously hacks her fridge to dispense wine Source: Mashable December 11, 2016 This woman is brilliant. Clare Potts, a 28-year-old fashion and lifestyle blogger from England, solved all of our problems by discovering you can hack your fridge to dispense wine instead of water. Immediately recognizing her own genius, she […]
WSWA Lauds President Obama For Signing STOP Act Reauthorization
WSWA Lauds President Obama For Signing STOP Act Reauthorization Measure Included in Landmark 21st Century Cures Act Source: WSWA December 13, 2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) President and CEO Craig Wolf today praised President Obama for promptly signing into law a bipartisan bill that included key provisions to reauthorize […]
Marijuana and the Beer Industry
Marijuana and the Beer Industry Source: Brewers Association By Bart Watson December 12, 2016 There have been some reports in recent weeks which suggest that marijuana legalization is creating some drag on beer sales in states like Colorado, Washington, and Oregon (and there have also been reports arguing the opposite). Although I don’t […]
Baby boomers on a bender: Emerging trends in alcohol binge and use disorders among older adults
Baby boomers on a bender: Emerging trends in alcohol binge and use disorders among older adults Source: Science Daily December 12, 2016 Source: New York University Summary: Trends of self-reported past-month binge alcohol use and alcohol use disorder were examined among adults age 50 and older. The researchers found significant increases in […]
Teens drinking and smoking less, doing fewer drugs, study shows
Teens drinking and smoking less, doing fewer drugs, study shows Source: USA Today By Karen Weintraub December 13, 2016 American teenagers are the best behaved they’ve ever been – drinking and smoking less and doing fewer drugs than their predecessors in more than 40 years of tracking. Even use of marijuana is […]
Southwest pilot ‘congratulates’ passengers for clearing out plane’s liquor
Southwest pilot ‘congratulates’ passengers for clearing out plane’s liquor Source: Fox News December 09, 2016 Passengers on a flight from Oakland to Kansas City had quite a ride. Booze-fueled flights don’t always end well. But on Wednesday, a Southwest pilot was reportedly so impressed with his passengers’ ability to polish off […]