Archive for March, 2016

Casa Cuervo, the world’s biggest Tequila marketer, is considering an IPO, according to Bloomberg. Citing sources with knowledge of the situation, Bloomberg reports that Cuervo’s owners—the Beckmann family—have approached banks about the idea of going public with a share sale … Continue reading →

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Austin, Texas-based wine sales and marketing firm The Mark Wine Group has unveiled a new partnership with Washington state’s Charles Smith Wines, and will begin representing the group’s Charles Smith Wines, ViNO, Wines of Substance, K Vintners, SIXTO and Casa … Continue reading →

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Bacardi has filed an amended complaint asking a U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. to cancel the Cuban government’s Havana Club trademark in the U.S., which was renewed for 10 years by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) last month. … Continue reading →

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•William Grant & Sons is revamping the packaging of its Drambuie liqueur. Changes include a new bottle and label design, which emphasizes the brand’s history, dating back to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s effort to win the British throne in 1745. Details … Continue reading →

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•Comstock, Michigan-based Bell’s Brewery is launching in three new states—Mississippi, Louisiana and West Virginia. The Mississippi launch starts this month, with Louisiana following in May and West Virginia in July. The brewer has partnered with Proud Eagle, Mountain Eagle and … Continue reading →

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