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Archive for September, 2015

A Chat with Anchor Distilling

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In March, Anchor Distilling installed the company's svp of sales Dennis Carr as its new president. Anchor has cultivated a portfolio of several small, but unique (and usually high in demand) brands. We sat down with Dennis recently to discuss industry ... Read more

Banfi Centine Wins Chairman’s Award

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Sometimes we like to beat our chests — this is one of those times. At the 2015 Riverside International Wine Competition, Banfi Centine Rosso 2013 won the Chairman’s Award (which means it is a Unanimous Gold Medal) in the Italian-varietal-dominant...

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Moonshine’s Growth Slows, But Key Brands Stick To Their Guns

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Moonshine, one of the most vibrant spirits growth segments of recent years, has seen its momentum ease lately, prompting some players to leave the category. But established moonshine brands like Ole Smoky and Midnight Moon are refining their images and … Continue reading

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Captain Morgan Targets Shot Occasion With New Cannon Blast Extension

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Aiming to bolster its presence in the on-premise shot occasion, Diageo is extending Captain Morgan with a new offering called Cannon Blast. At 35% abv, Cannon Blast is billed as a blend of rum, Caribbean citrus and chipotle and jalepeño … Continue reading

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Trinchero Adds Silk, New “Soft Red Blend,” To Ménage à Trois

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Trinchero Family Estates is launching Ménage a Trois Silk, characterized as a soft red wine intended to take advantage of ongoing strength in the red blend category. A blend of Pinot Noir, Malbec and Petite Sirah, Silk is seen as … Continue reading

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News Briefs for September 3, 2015

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•Bacardi Ltd.’s John Dewar & Sons unit has unveiled The Deveron, a new range of single malt Scotches. Produced at the MacDuff distillery in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, The Deveron lineup includes 12-year-old and 18-year-old expressions rolling out in markets such as … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 3, 2015

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•San Francisco-based Speakeasy Ales & Lagers has introduced the latest entry in its Session 47 Series, Pop Gun Pilsner. Made with German Pilsner malt and Magnum, Hallertau and Saphir hops, Pop Gun will be available year-round, both in 12-ounce cans … Continue reading

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Scotland still keen on minimum unit pricing – First Minister

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The Scottish Government has reiterated its preference for the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP) on alcohol and has joined drinks organisation's in welcoming today's opinion from the European Court of Justice's advocate general. Read more

Owens-Illinois ups Constellation Brands links with US$2.15bn Vitro buy

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Owens-Illinois has bought Vitro, a major glass supplier to Constellation Brands, for US$2.15bn. Read more

Minimum unit pricing fails to get European backing

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Minimum unit pricing on alcohol should only be permitted in European countries if all other measures cannot deal with the issue of public health, according to the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice. Read more