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Archive for April, 2016

Independent Retailer Applejack Wine & Spirits Braces For Change As Chains Eye Colorado

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Colorado’s retail landscape could be changing in the near future. Last month, two ballot proposals emerged that would allow spirits, wine and full-strength beer sales in groceries—and would also allow retailers a maximum of 10 off-premise licenses, up from the … Continue reading

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Retailers, Bar Operators Talk Trends On Independently Bottled Scotch

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Although it’s often overlooked, the independently bottled Scotch whisky subcategory is booming. Traditionally the province of connoisseurs, whiskies sold by independent bottlers (IBs) are finding a new audience as aged distillery bottlings become more expensive and harder to find. Market … Continue reading

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News Briefs for April 1, 2016

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•German spirits producer Berentzen has extended its fruit liqueur range with a new Peach entry. Made with 100% single-grain wheat and natural juice and fruit, Berentzen Peach liqueur retails at $19.99 a 750-ml. and joins existing Apple, Pear and Wild … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing And Distilling News for April 1, 2016

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•Salisbury, Maryland-based Evolution Craft Brewing Co. is extending availability of its Pinehople label. An IPA brewed with pineapple juice, Pinehople was previously offered only at Evolution’s taproom and brewpub. The 6.8%-abv brew will begin launching across the East Coast in … Continue reading

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Bacardi splits from Lion in Australia

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Bacardi and Lion have ended their 13-year joint venture in the Australian market. Read more

Drinks industry rocked by trademarking of ‘craft’

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The drinks industry was sent into panic today when it emerged that a start-up brewery in the US has snapped up the global trademark rights for the term 'craft'. Read more