If You’re Buying Whisky Or Other Liquor In Scotland, It’s About to Get More Expensive
If You’re Buying Whisky Or Other Liquor In Scotland, It’s About to Get More Expensive Source: Forbes Felipe Schrieberg November 10th Scots may feel like they need a good, stiff drink following an intense American campaign resulting in the election of a President who has significant private investment plans in their country. […]
Cannabis Cocktails? Constellation Sees Opening as Pot Laws Ease ?
Cannabis Cocktails? Constellation Sees Opening as Pot Laws Ease ? Source: Bloomberg by Jennifer Kaplan November 10, 2016 Constellation Brands Inc., the alcohol giant that sells Corona beer and Svedka vodka, is considering a new approach to livening up its beverages: marijuana. “We’re looking at it,” Constellation Chief Executive Officer Rob Sands […]
Ladies, put the glass down – a gender gap we don’t want closed Source: The Hill By Karin Agness, contributor October 31st Who is winning the battle between the s–es? It is a question that young women have been taught to ask. From their own experiences in school to the 2016 presidential race, […]
What a Trump presidency might mean for wine
What a Trump presidency might mean for wine Source: Decanter November 9, 2016 Donald Trump has won a tumultuous US presidential election campaign battle against Hillary Clinton. What could that mean for wine collectors and producers? First take: What president Trump might mean for wine. Surprise win dubbed ‘America’s Brexit’ […]
Oklahoma: Liquor Association to challenge passage of measure that modernizes liquor laws in Oklahoma
Oklahoma: Liquor Association to challenge passage of measure that modernizes liquor laws in Oklahoma Source: KFOR by Jessica Bruno November 9, 2016 The Liquor Association of Oklahoma is challenging a measure that would modernize the state’s liquor law. Opponents of State Question 792 are preparing to file a lawsuit, claiming the measure […]
Trump’s Presidency is Already Impacting Mexican Beer
Trump’s Presidency is Already Impacting Mexican Beer Source: VinePair Nick Hines November 9, 2016 Mexico played a big role in Donald Trump’s bid for the Presidency of the United States. One of Trump’s earliest and most popular schemes involved building a wall between the U.S. and Mexico to curb illegal immigration, and he […]
A New Report out on the Dangers of Deregulation
A New Report out on the Dangers of Deregulation Source: Public Action Management By Pamela Erickson November 8, 2016 An update to the report “The Dangers of Alcohol Deregulation: The UK Experience” is now available. The original report was written in 2009 following five decades of deregulation in the UK. Consumption […]
Live updates: Calif., Mass. voters approve recreational marijuana
Live updates: Calif., Mass. voters approve recreational marijuana Source: CBS Nov 9, 2016 Legalization of recreational marijuana was on the ballot in five states this Election Day: California, Massachusetts, Maine, Arizona and Nevada. California, Massachusetts and Nevada voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, giving a huge boost to the campaign […]
Oklahoma: Oklahoma voters overwhelmingly approve measure to modernize liquor laws
Oklahoma: Oklahoma voters overwhelmingly approve measure to modernize liquor laws Source: KFOR November 8, 2016 It was a bill that supporters said would take a step to modernize Oklahoma’s liquor laws. State Question 792 would allow wine and full-strength beer to be sold in grocery stores and convenience stores. Opponents of the bill said liquor […]
New York: Once again, Cuomo vetoes out-of-state liquor bill
New York: Once again, Cuomo vetoes out-of-state liquor bill Source: Times Union By Rick Karlin November 4, 2016 In his latest batch of bill signings and vetoes, released early Friday evening, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has for the second time vetoed a measure that would have prevented the state Liquor Authority from taking action against permit […]