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Cutty Sark Shares With the Next Generation a Nostalgic Look at Life, Community and Work

To introduce the brand to the next generation, throughout September Cutty Sark will have its own office in the WeWork co-working environment. Visitors will be transported back in time to the 1950s/60s, and experience what working in an old-school office was like in contrast to today’s communal office environments.

Hood River Distillers Launches Pendleton Directors’ Reserve Canadian Whisky

Aged for 20 years, the Directors’ Reserve product is best served on its own, without any adulteration. At room temperature, the warm undertones come to the forefront, and when slightly chilled, crisp, yet ripe fruits surface. A drop or two of water may be added, to bring out more complex flavors.

BevNET Podcast Ep. 23: It’s Effectively Our Take on Probiotics

In this edition of the podcast, we follow up on a recent BevNET Magazine article that examined a growing controversy regarding standards and regulation in the expanding world of probiotic beverages. BevNET Editor-in-Chief, who authored the article, joins us for a lively discussion on the topic.

Solti Hopes to Shine Bigger Light on UV-Processed Juice

Founder Ryne O’Donnell asserts that Solti’s process of exposing juice to UV light, in conjunction with an atmosphere controlled aseptic filler, “is proving to have more nutrients, flavor, aroma and shelf life” than juices that undergo high pressure processing (HPP), a common safety method for cold-pressed juices.

Tom First Joins Castanea Partners as an Operating Partner

Prior to joining Castanea, Tom was a managing partner at First Beverage Ventures, the investment arm of First Beverage Group. Tom was also co-founder of Nantucket Nectars, an award-winning branded juice beverage which sold to Ocean Spray Cranberries and later to Cadbury Schweppes PLC.