Archive for April, 2016

Vodka faces a host of steep challenges—including changing consumer tastes and premiumization trends favoring brown spirits—but that hasn’t stopped the category from adding volume in the U.S. market. Last year, vodka in the U.S. grew 2.2% from its sizeable base … Continue reading →

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Kicking off a new “Noble Collection” of limited-edition whiskies under its Crown Royal brand, Diageo has introduced Crown Royal Cornerstone Blend. The new luxury Crown Royal edition is a 40.3%-abv blend of three whiskies: a Bourbon-style Canadian whisky, a spicy … Continue reading →

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•Archway Publishing has released a new book by former CIA official and fourth-generation wine merchant Peter M. F. Sichel. “The Secrets of My Life: Vintner, Prisoner, Soldier, Spy” is Sichel’s memoir of a remarkable life, growing up as a Jew … Continue reading →

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•California-based craft cidery Sonoma Cider has expanded its reach with six new distribution partnerships throughout Alaska, Arkansas and Tennessee. Sonoma Cider has inked deals with Specialty Imports Inc. in Alaska and Arkansas Craft Distributors in Arkansas, and is aligning with … Continue reading →

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