Archive for September, 2015

Accolade Wines has announced a change of CEO, with John Ratcliffe being replaced by UK & Ireland general manager Paul Schaafsma less than two years after taking the reins. Read more

Sep

Recreational Cannabis Has Huge Impact on Wine Sales in Colorado

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It probably won't come as a shocker to many of you, but millennials like marijuana. A lot. And new evidence out of Colorado suggests they may like it more than alcohol, although that's not to say there aren't a number of opportunities for wine and spir... Read more

Sep

This week in spirits & wine, featuring Edrington, Jamieson Ranch Vineyards and Campari

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Here's a round-up of this week's top stories in the spirits & wine categories. We also have similar round-ups for beer and soft drinks & water. Read more

Sep

Interview, Part 1: Brian Cox, Director, Scotch Whisky, Diageo North America

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In recent days, Diageo has begun a global relaunch of Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky, the world’s most valuable spirits brand with annual retail sales above $5.3 billion, according to Impact Databank. While Johnnie Walker outpaced the overall blended Scotch market in the … Continue reading →

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Sep

News Briefs for September 25, 2015

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•Pernod Ricard is officially launching a new core expression, The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve, in the U.S. Paying homage to brand founder George Smith, Founder’s Reserve was created by current master distiller Alan Winchester using both aged oak and American first-fill … Continue reading →

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Sep

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 25, 2015

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•Colorado-based Oskar Blues Brewery is expanding operations with a third location in Austin, Texas. The 50,000-square-foot brewery, expected to be operational by April 2016, will feature a 5,000-square-foot taproom and music venue and have an initial 30,000-barrel annual capacity, with potential to … Continue reading →

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Sep

Amazon launches alcohol sales in France

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Online retail giant Amazon has rolled out wine, beer and spirits sales to France. Read more

Sep

Villa Baron Côtes de Provence

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Barton & Guestier released a new estate-bottled rosé. Read more