Archive for February, 2016

The Bourbon category has expanded by nearly one-third in the U.S. market since 2010, according to Impact Databank, and is closing in on 20 million cases, a level not seen in three decades. Much of the momentum has been driven … Continue reading →

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Peter Mondavi Sr., a Napa Valley pioneer who steered his family’s Charles Krug Winery through more than a half-century of revolutionary change in the American wine industry, died February 20 at his home in St. Helena, on the Charles Krug … Continue reading →

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After awarding the U.S. trademark for Havana Club rum to Pernod Ricard and Cubaexport in a surprise move last month, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has officially renewed the trademark through January 27, 2026. The Coral Gables, Florida-based Bacardi USA, which … Continue reading →

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•The owners of Napa Valley’s Realm Cellars have purchased Hartwell Estate Vineyards’ winery, caves and a portion of their vineyards,Wine Spectator has learned. Hartwell founder Bob Hartwell and his family will retain the brand, an onsite residence and the remaining … Continue reading →

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•Rhode Island’s Newport Distilling Company is releasing a new over-proof unaged white rum, Widows Walk. Created with blackstrap molasses in a single pot still, Widows Walk (67.5% abv) is geared toward usage in cocktails. It can currently be found in … Continue reading →

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