Kentucky bourbon makers fear becoming ‘collateral damage’ in trade war
For an industry that has to plan well into the future, based on aging its whiskey products, angst is widespread in Kentucky, which produces 95% of the world’s bourbon supply.
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New plan for West Fork District in Westfield features entertainment venue, town houses
Plans call for the entertainment venue to have duckpin bowling, laser tag, a bar, an arcade and a laser-projected dart game inside, and a ropes course and a 36-hole mini-golf course outside.
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Q&A with Oliver Winery CEO Pat Brown about the company’s growth
“My goal is, let’s have another 50 years,” Brown said. “How do we set ourselves up to keep the foundation and build on it? And there’s another 50, 100 years in this business or more.”
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Swiss Miss collaboration expands Hotel Tango’s ’Shmallow brand
Swiss Miss ’Shmallow, a collaboration between hot cocoa brand Swiss Miss and Hotel Tango Distillery, will be in stores through December. Hotel Tango views the collaboration with the international brand as a “huge opportunity.”
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Wine bar and bistro closing at Conrad Indianapolis
Tastings—A Wine Experience announced plans for its “last call” after 15 years in operation.
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Craft beer events company Indiana On Tap sold to in-state buyer
Company founder Justin Knepp said Indiana on Tap’s sale was completed Friday morning to Andrew Cornwell.
Jack Daniels’ Louisville parent cutting workforce, closing barrel-making plant
The company’s cutbacks come as the overall American whiskey sector faces headwinds that coincide with massive inventories of aging whiskeys that will someday reach the market.
Surgeon general calls for label on alcohol to warn of cancer risk
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said alcohol consumption is to blame for nearly one million preventable cancer cases in the U.S. over the last decade.
FTC sues largest wine and spirits distributor, saying it discriminates against smaller stores
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits distributes one out of every three bottles of wine and spirits in the U.S. and serves commercial customers such as Total Wine, Costco and Kroger.
Going, going, gone: Package store bidding dominates alcohol permit auction
Forty-two hopefuls turned out for the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission’s auction on Tuesday, outbidding one another in an attempt to secure one of dozens of alcoholic beverage permits.
Bars, restaurants assessing impact of new ‘happy hour’ law
“Happy hour” made its return to Indiana in July, with the state’s restaurants and bars able to market drink specials during specific times of the day to their customers.
Zionsville Town Council approves designated outdoor refreshment area
Zionsville is the first Boone County community to approve plans for the increasingly common district, known as a DORA.
Four Finger Distillery announces exit from Fletcher Place building
Four Finger Distillery, which has locations in Westfield and Lebanon, cites a decision by building’s owner for its upcoming Fletcher Place exit.
Mass Ave business owners weighing designated outdoor refreshment area
The Mass Ave Merchants Association is expected to discuss the creation of a DORA this week—the first step of several needed to establish what would be the first such district in Indianapolis.
Zionsville Town Council considers designated outdoor refreshment area
The Zionsville Town Council on Tuesday night heard an introduction of plans to create a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, that would encompass areas in, around and south of the town’s historic Village.
Westfield City Council rejects West Fork Whiskey’s 26-acre development plan
West Fork and M/I Homes Inc. had proposed building more than 100 town houses, a whiskey-aging warehouse, a pond, an outdoor concert venue, a dog park and more north of Grand Park Sports Campus.
Ten years in, Indiana’s craft distillers see fast-growing industry with more potential
Unlike beer and wine producers, which are allowed to self-distribute, distillers were previously required to go through a distributor in order to sell to bars, restaurants and liquor stores throughout Indiana.
Carmel City Council removes GOAT’s restrictions, approves DORA
The Carmel City Council on Monday night voted 8-0 to remove rules instituted two years ago that required The GOAT to have earlier closing times, no outdoor speakers and a neighborhood hotline.
Carmel looks to create designated outdoor refreshment area
Noblesville and Westfield previously approved DORAs in their cities. People in the districts are allowed to purchase alcoholic beverages from approved vendors and carry them outside to be consumed within the district’s boundaries.
Return of the deals: ‘Happy hour’ discounted drinks will be legal in Indiana for first time in decades
Indiana banned the happy hour tradition of cheap drinks sold for a limited time in 1985. A new law goes into effect July 1.
Westfield looks to create district for people to take alcoholic beverages outside
The Westfield City Council on Monday night heard an introduction of plans to create a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, in the city’s downtown.
Noblesville district would allow drinking and strolling
A proposed district in downtown Noblesville could make life easier for festival organizers, strengthen the bottom line for business owners, and help residents and visitors have a good time.
Guggman Haus Brewing Co. to open Meridian-Kessler taproom
Guggman Haus Brewing Co. plans to take over the former Scarlet Lane Brewing Co. location near the intersection of 46th Street and College Avenue.
Urban Vines founder’s next venture in Westfield is sweet
Noah Herron, with co-founders Mike Hayner and Marc Rupenthal, plans to open Urban Apples Cidery in May. It will be Hamilton County’s first cidery and the 15th cidery in Indiana, according to ciderguide.com.