Archive for April, 2016

In the second part of our interview with Tim Hassett, the Beam Suntory Americas president discusses the group’s heightened focus on the metro on-premise channel, as well as opportunities in Scotch and Japanese whisky. SND: In the first part of … Continue reading →

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Freixenet, one of the largest sparkling wine companies both in the U.S. market and globally, is in play, according to Reuters and news reports out of Spain. Reuters reported earlier today that “a source close to the producer” said Freixenet … Continue reading →

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•U.K.–based luxury independent bottler The Last Drop Distillers has released its sixth offering. With only 898 bottles available, the 50-year-old Double Matured blended Scotch whisky ($4,500) was originally created in 1995 as a 30-year-old premium blend and then matured for … Continue reading →

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•Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) has agreed to purchase Lexington, Virginia-based Devils Backbone Brewing for an undisclosed sum. Established in 2008, Devils Backbone operates Outpost Brewery & Taproom in Lexington (its primary production center), and Basecamp Brewpub & Meadows in nearby Roseland, … Continue reading →

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