Archive for December, 2015

The resurgent U.S. market’s Cognac sales were propelled by category leader Hennessy’s 9% gain last year, but smaller brands have been making significant advances—including a newcomer from Bacardi, a company not known for its presence in Cognac. Bacardi USA’s D’Ussé Cognac … Continue reading →

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Pabst Brewing Co. continues to build its portfolio, striking a partnership to distribute the brands of Vermont Hard Cider (VHC) in the U.S., effective next March. Under the deal, Pabst will have exclusive license to distribute, market and sell VHC’s … Continue reading →

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In a presentation that focused on its Americas unit, Pernod Ricard said yesterday it’s tracking an acceleration in the U.S. spirits market’s premiumization trend. Consumer trade-up activity led to a 6.8% increase in spirits category value in Nielsen channels in … Continue reading →

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Whisky Advocate has named Tamdhu Batch Strength as its Speyside Single Malt of the Year. Tamdhu Batch Strength is 58.8% abv and retails at $88 a bottle. Whisky Advocate is announcing its annual award winners one day at a time on … Continue reading →

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•Taittinger is moving across the Channel. The Champagne house has acquired 170 acres of farmland in Kent, England, where they and local partners will plant a vineyard and produce English sparkling wine for a new brand called Domaine Evremond. The … Continue reading →

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•Classic Imports, a subsidiary of Massachusetts-based distributor Martignetti Companies, is set to add the brands of Maine Distilleries to its portfolio. The 10-year deal will see Classic Imports distribute the distiller’s Cold River Vodka, Blueberry Vodka and Gin, which are … Continue reading →

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