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Ohio Homebrewer Among Sam Adams LongShot Winners
BOSTON (PRNewswire) — A homebrewer from Ohio was one of three winners in the annual Samuel Adams LongShot American Homebrew Competition.
Barnstorm Saison, brewed by David Cousino of Avon, will be featured in the LongShot American Homebrew Contest variety pack when it is available in the spring of 2017. It will be joined by American Wild Ale by Duane Wilson of Horseheads, N.Y., and Imperial Stout by Samuel Adams employee Graham Johnson of Marblehead, Mass. Read more
Constellation Brands Ramps Up Distillery, Winery Acquisitions
VICTOR, N.Y. — While completing the previously announced acquisition of a Utah distillery, Constellation Brands last month announced its acquisition of a minority share in a new Kentucky distiller and a Washington state winery.
Constellation completed its acquisition of Utah’s High West Distillery, which includes all of High West’s operations and its portfolio of high-end American straight whiskeys. The company also recently acquired a minority stake in Bardstown Bourbon Co. in Bardstown, Ky. Read more
Texas Tour
Tito Beveridge (center), founder of Tito’s Handmade vodka, hosts RNDC-Ohio’s (l-r) Jared Camden, Courtney Koening, Brian Butts, Kristin McAlarney, Jay Logsdon and Sam Randazzo during their recent visit to Austin, Texas.
J.P. Wiser’s
J.P. Wiser’s is a family of Canadian whiskies that are crafted with the finest ingredients and aged a minimum of three years to deliver a light and smooth taste.
In the late-1800s, John Philip Wiser began a long tradition of Canadian whisky making with a simple goal: produce the highest quality whisky that pleased the eye, nose and tongue. More than 150 years later, J.P. Wiser’s whisky is still made using traditional recipes to ensure that the final product lives up to the standards set out by J.P. Wiser many generations ago.
J.P. Wiser’s Deluxe received an “Excellent, Highly Recommended” score of 89 and the Tried & True Award at the 2015 Ultimate Spirits Challenge. Other whiskies available in Ohio Include J.P. Wiser’s Rye and Spiced Vanilla.
J.P. Wiser’s Canadian whiskies can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks, or as part of your favorite whisky cocktail.
Pendleton
Pendleton whisky delivers an uncommonly smooth taste and rich, complex flavor.
A product of Hood River Distillers, Pendleton is an oak barrel-aged, super-premium blended whisky distilled in Canada using the finest ingredients. Before bottling, Hood River adds only the purest glacier-fed spring water from Mt. Hood, Oregon’s highest peak.
Pendleton whisky was specifically created to celebrate the bold spirit of independence and hard-work ethic of the American cowboy and cowgirl. Each Pendleton whisky bottle prominently features the rodeo’s famous bucking horse symbol and Let’er Buck slogan.
Pendleton whisky can be enjoyed straight, on the rocks or with your favorite mixer. Since its launch in 2003, Pendleton has won numerous awards, including a gold medal at the 2011 Spirits International Prestige (SIP) competition and a gold medal at the 2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Ohio Liquor Agencies Offer Special Holiday Gift Packs
The Division of Liquor Control is anticipating another successful holiday season this year with specialty gift items and products, which are perfect for the fall season and a long-standing tradition for the liquor industry. Each year at this time, suppliers make a variety of these gift-giving ideas available for Ohio consumers.
Fall and the holidays always bring out new options. This year, we are seeing growth in items such as Crown Royal flavors and small batch American whiskey, while bourbons and craft sprits continue to be hot sellers.
Suppliers submitted products in July that were tailored toward the holidays. After reviewing these products, the division selected items that include a range of brands and prices that have the potential to appeal to Ohio consumers celebrating the holiday season.
For the 2016 holiday season, 56 holiday gift packs were selected for sale in Ohio’s contract liquor agencies. These value-added gift packs include not only the particular brand of liquor, but also contain distinctive accessories and other collectibles, such as glasses, snifters, shakers, flasks and decanters. Prices for all of the holiday items range from $10 to $90. The distribution of holiday gift products to contract liquor agencies is determined based on past sales of these types of items and special requests for particular products.
The division seeks to offer a diverse selection of holiday products that meet and exceed the needs of all Ohio consumers, continuing a holiday tradition of providing Ohio’s adult consuming public a variety of seasonal products and a high level of customer service.
With the many celebrations that are part of the holiday season, it is critical that all businesses selling alcohol practice safe, legal and responsible sales. Educate and train your employees to prevent sales to anyone who is intoxicated or underage. Make a commitment to taking proactive measures to help make this a safe holiday season for everyone.
Please visit our website at www.com.ohio.gov/liqr for a list of new products, holiday gift items and social responsibility resources.
Gerry O’Neil is chief of Agency Operations for the Ohio Division of Liquor Control.
Retirement Recognition
Michael Bellas (center), chairman of Choice Brands of Ohio in Mingo Junction, is presented proclamations from the Ohio House and Senate recognizing his retirement from Wholesale Beer & Wine Association of Ohio President Curt McCamon (left) and John Fleming, both of Superior Beverage Group, during last month’s WBWAO 82nd annual fall convention in Columbus.
Wholesaler Of The Year
Andy Phillips (right), president of Southeast Beverage Co. in Athens, accepts the 2016 Ohio Tavern News “Wholesaler of the Year” award from OTN Account Manager Max Eckenwiler during the 82nd annual fall convention of the Wholesale Beer & Wine Association of Ohio on Sept. 12 in Columbus.
Sailor Jerry Trumped
Promoting Sailor Jerry rum – and Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins for president – at the Wonder Bar in Cleveland during the Republican National Convention are (l-r) Rob Biehl, Colleen Durante and Susan Kuilder from William Grant & Sons.
Guns-N-Gala
Sazerac’s Mark Godenswager (second from right), treats RNDC-Ohio Division managers (l-r) Melissa Myers, Kevin Ryan, RNDC-Ohio President Stacy Gabel, Mel Fisher and Justin Tavares to the recent Guns-N-Roses concert in Cincinnati to celebrate the success of Gran Gala Orange Liqueur.