Mass. leads the way for a national crackdown on ‘pay-to-play’?
Mass. leads the way for a national crackdown on ‘pay-to-play’? Federal regulators have struck a record-high settlement from a Massachusetts beer distributor. Source: Boston Globe By Dan Adams Globe November 16, 2016 Federal alcohol regulators on Wednesday vowed a national crackdown on “pay-to-play” in the beer industry, taking aim at an illegal […]
Homer Simpson Wisdom about Alchol
Springfield’s most popular resident certainly has a way with words. Here are a few of his best pearls of wisdom: Beer. Now there’s a temporary solution. When will I learn? The answer to life’s problems aren’t at the bottom of a bottle, they’re on TV! In America, first you get the sugar, […]
High Visibility Makes Wine Crime Stand Out
High Visibility Makes Wine Crime Stand Out String of crimes puts industry in the spotlight for reasons other than wine Source: Wines & Vines by Paul Franson November 11, 2016 Recent legal cases involving the wine industry have included charges of forgery, identify theft, selling alcohol without a license, embezzlement and fraud. […]
Is America Ready for an Alcohol Museum?
Is America Ready for an Alcohol Museum? Source: VinePair Nick Hines November 15, 2016 Imagine 50,000 square feet of museum space dedicated solely to beer in the heart of Pittsburgh, one of the nation’s burgeoning food cities. Each visitor takes a short quiz on a tablet, and their answers guide them through a […]
Illicit spirits could represent 20% of UK market?
Illicit spirits could represent 20% of UK market? Source: The Spirits Business by Amy Hopkins 15th November, 2016 Around £3.6 billion of UK tax revenue could have been lost due to the illicit spirits trade between 2010 and 2015, with counterfeit products now accounting for up to 20% of the total market. […]
Sin taxes on alcohol and tobacco have cost the Treasury £31bn, analysis finds
Sin taxes on alcohol and tobacco have cost the Treasury £31bn, analysis finds Source: The Telegraph By Peter Dominiczak, Political Editor 14 November 2016 Sin taxes on alcohol and tobacco have cost the Treasury more than £31 billion, an analysis has disclosed amid calls for a reduction in the Autumn Statement. Around […]
High taxes and limited enforcement have New York City awash in illegal booze and cigarettes
High taxes and limited enforcement have New York City awash in illegal booze and cigarettes Bootlegging deprives New York state of at least $1.6 billion in annual tax revenue. It’s only growing Source: Crain’s By Aaron Elstein November 13th Anytime you order a cocktail or buy a bottle of liquor in New […]
I bought alcohol for my kids, even when they were underage. Here’s why.
I bought alcohol for my kids, even when they were underage. Here’s why. Source: Washington Post By Kathleen Volk Miller November 8 My sister was an alcoholic, and passed away from complications of the illness last summer. My mother died without that label but with many of the issues. I enjoy having drinks, […]
Why You Couldn’t See a Liquor Ad on TV For Half of the 20th Century
Why You Couldn’t See a Liquor Ad on TV For Half of the 20th Century Source: VinePair Vicki Denig November 10, 2016 Picture this: It’s a weeknight evening after a long day at work. You come home, order some take-out, and fall back onto the couch for some late-night entertainment. The commercial break […]
A beer a day helps prevent stroke and heart disease, new study suggests
A beer a day helps prevent stroke and heart disease, new study suggests Source: The Telegraph Henry Bodkin 13 November 2016 A pint of beer a day could help reduce the risk of having a stroke or developing cardiovascular disease, new research has found. A study of 80,000 adults found the natural decline […]