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30 April

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30 April

Republic National Distributing Company Adds Michigan to Brown-Forman Partnership - Wine Industry Advisor

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) announces the appointment of brokerage for the state of Michigan for Brown-Forman brands beginning June 1, 2021. With the addition of Michigan, RNDC now represents Brown-Forman in 21 states, including Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

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30 April

Tennent's Lager launches "biggest ever" off-trade promotion - Drinks Retailing News

Tennent’s Lager is gearing up for a huge Summer of Football with the launch of its latest on-pack promotion next month.

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30 April

Sparkling Mezcal RTD Elenita Expands Distribution To Georgia & Tennessee & Debuts Two New Flavors - Bevnet

Elenita, the world’s first ever canned sparkling Mezcal RTD, is thrilled to announce its launch of distribution in Georgia and Tennessee in partnership with Empire Distributors, Inc (“Empire”). The brand has also debuted two new exciting flavors – Strawberry Mule and the Passionfruit Paloma – just in time for Cinco De Mayo celebrations.

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30 April

Citadelle Gin Introduces A Sensory Delight With CITADELLE JARDIN D’ETE GIN, A Summer Garden À La Française - Bevnet

Citadelle Gin invites you on a sensory stroll through a fragrant garden with its newest gin, Citadelle Jardin d’été, a permanent addition to the Citadelle portfolio. Inspired by a French garden cultivated by Debbie Gabriel, wife of Citadelle Founder Alexandre Gabriel, Jardin d’été is made with melon flesh, whole lemon, yuzu zest and more orange peel, in addition to the 19 botanicals used to make Citadelle Original.

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30 April

Johnnie Walker announces new sustainability initiatives - The Drinks Business

Scotch producer Johnnie Walker has launched The Next Steps initiative, which puts the focus firmly on sustainable socialising.

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30 April

Glenmorangie announces 25-year-old whisky finished in prized Chardonnay casks - The Drinks Business

Glenmorangie has announced its latest limited edition offering – a 25-year-old Highland single malt Scotch finished in prized Chardonnay casks from Sonoma-Cutrer winery. 

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