Hard seltzer sales lead to hard debate
Newly proposed legislation would allow spirit-based, ready-to-drink cocktails like High Noon to be sold in grocery and convenience stores. The beverages line the shelves at Joe's Wines & Liquor. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Years after the wine in grocery stores battle was fought, a new battle is brewing — over spirit-based seltzers.
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Jon Lundberg Taylor James Buster's Liquors & Wines Josh Hammond Subscriber OnlyThank you for being a subscriber to The Daily Memphian. Your support is critical.
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Christin Yates
Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.
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