No excuses’ for retailers caught fraudulent booze

‘No excuses’ for retailers caught fraudulent booze   Talking Retail February 16, 2017 Retailers will have “no excuses” if they get caught selling illegal alcohol products after the government’s Alcohol Wholesale Registration Scheme (AWRS) kicks in from 1 April, according to Bestway Wholesale.   The scheme puts the onus on retailers to prove they are […]

DrinkSense campaign urges Albertans to booze in moderation

DrinkSense campaign urges Albertans to booze in moderation   Edmonton Journal By Claire Theobald February 15, 2017 The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission is hoping a new game will make young adults take responsible drinking seriously.   In its latest DrinkSense campaign, the liquor commission is bringing a two-metre-tall Drinko game to campuses across Alberta […]

Dead distillers: Weird and wonderful stories of US whiskey and moonshine makers

Dead distillers: Weird and wonderful stories of US whiskey and moonshine makers Hard liquor has been made in the US for hundreds of years, but not without some hurdles along the way…   Independent By Kashmira Gander February 15, 2017 We’re so used to seeing Jack Daniels’ name emblazoned across bottles and merchandise from t-shirts […]