•Barton & Guestier USA has introduced a new wine, Passeport Bordeaux by Laurent Prada. An AOC Bordeaux blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, Passeport is launching now, positioned at around $12 a bottle at retail. Each bottle bears … Continue reading →
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•Newport, Tennessee-based Popcorn Sutton Distilling, known for its moonshine, is debuting its first brown spirit, a limited-edition, 92-proof offering called Popcorn Sutton Barrel Finished. Retailing at $50 a bottle, Popcorn Sutton Barrel Finished, which was finished in charred American oak … Continue reading →
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Impact’s “Hot Brands” are being unveiled at this morning’s Impact Marketing Seminar, and 27 spirits brands are among the honorees. Making the list is no easy feat. All spirits Hot Brands must meet a minimum volume requirement of 200,000 cases, … Continue reading →
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•Massachusetts-based retailer Gordon’s Fine Wine & Liquors recently opened its first Boston location. Spanning 3,000 square feet, the unit marks the chain’s fifth outpost, joining four existing stores in Waltham, Watertown and Newton. Market Watch mag has the full story. … Continue reading →
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•Baltimore, Maryland’s Heavy Seas Beer is releasing a new spring seasonal, TropiCannon IPA, in addition to its latest year-round offering, Pounder Pils. Available from April through June, the TropiCannon IPA (7.25% abv) is a variation on Heavy Seas’ flagship Loose … Continue reading →
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