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Archive for February, 2016

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 5, 2016

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•San Francisco-based Almanac Beer Co. is set to enter Wisconsin via a new distribution deal with Breakthru Beverage. Starting this month, Almanac’s Farmers Reserve series will begin rolling out across the state in bottles and on draft, alongside the brewer’s … Continue reading

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Diageo nears wine exit with Acacia sale to Peju Province Winery

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Diageo has confirmed the sale of the Acacia winery and vineyard in California, having already sold off the Acacia brand. Read more

The Quiet Man

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Luxco now offers its first-ever Irish whiskey — The Quiet Man — in two varieties nationwide. Read more

Remy Cointreau Renews Distributor Agreements Led by RNDC

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Following a "comprehensive review process," Remy Cointreau USA has decided it will largely stay the course with its distributor network in the US post its distributor alliance break up with Brown-Forman and Bacardi. The review focused on partners tha... Read more

Takeaways from DISCUS 2015 Report

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As you may have noticed from the press coverage of DISCUS's annual spirits briefing for 2015, whiskey is still the belle of the spirits ball. And while it is important to report that the total whiskey category grew 8% and brought in $8.1 billion in sup... Read more

Diageo Extends Orphan Barrel Bourbon Project, As Bulleit Continues To Soar

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Diageo has unveiled the latest release in its Orphan Barrel project, The Gifted Horse American Whiskey. The newcomer is composed of 38.5% 17-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, distilled at the Bernheim Distillery in Louisville while it was operated by United Distillers. … Continue reading

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Wine Spectator: Tapping The Potential Of Wine In Kegs

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Three years ago, the wine-on-tap category hardly existed. Thanks to enthusiasm from wineries and growing interest from restaurants, more than 3,900 locations in 49 states now offer it, nearly double the number of locations of two years ago. “It was … Continue reading

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California’s Peju Acquires Acacia Vineyard And Winery Facility From Diageo

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Rutherford’s Peju Province Winery has purchased the Napa-based Acacia Vineyard and Winery facility from Diageo, as the drinks giant continues to shed its wine brands. Located on a 100-acre estate in Napa Valley’s Carneros wine region, Acacia Vineyard and Winery … Continue reading

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News Briefs for February 4, 2016

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•Imperial Brands is extending its Sobieski vodka brand with the launch of Sobieski Estate Single Rye vodka. The super-premium offering is made with 100% Dankowski rye and distilled in limited production at Lancut Distillery, one of the oldest distilleries in … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 4, 2016

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•Escondido, California’s Stone Brewing Co. has introduced Stone Pataskala Red X IPA, a new limited edition seasonal release. Brewed with Mosaic, Amarillo and Cascade hops, Pataskala is also made with a newly-available malt known as Red X, sourced from German … Continue reading

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