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News Briefs for June 14, 2016

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•Several major Bordeaux players have hit the market with futures prices for the 2015 vintage in recent days, with Château Margaux, Château Pichon Lalande, Château Palmer and Château Cos-d’Estournel among them. Wine Spectator has the latest updates and analysis on … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 14, 2016

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•Colorado’s Breckenridge Brewery is rolling out its newest year-round offering, Mango Mosaic Pale Ale. The 5.5%-abv release, which features Mosaic hops, will be available in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles and on draft throughout all 35 states where the company’s brands … Continue reading

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Company executives “struggle” to know what consumers want – research

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A new study has found a large disparity between what industry executives think customers want and what customers say they require.  Read more

Prometheus 26 year-old Scottish Whisky

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Expanding on its spirits portfolio, Bespoke Spirits now offers Prometheus 26-Year-Old Scottish Whisky.   Read more

Is there a link between alcohol and skin cancer? – International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research Critique 187

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Skin cancers, whether melanoma, basal cell, or squamous cell, are all increased by ultra-violet rays of the sun, and such cancers are much more common in areas of the world with more sun exposure. The risk of such cancers, however, is higher among indi... Read more

González Byass’ La Copa Vermouth – Product Launch

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González Byass has lined up the global release of a Vermouth whose recipe dates back to the 19th Century. Read more

Mamma Mia Wines launch in the US

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Available nationwide this summer, Mamma Mia, Puglia, Italy, announced the nationwide, U.S. launch of Mamma Mia Red Blend and Mamma Mia White Blend, wines to share around crowded tables filled with family, friends, laughter and — and of... Read more

New Holland VP on Balancing Familiarity and Distinction with Spirits

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Founded in 1996, Michigan-based New Holland Brewing Co. is one of a growing number of craft companies making both beer and spirits. New Holland began making spirits about ten years ago and now carries about 16 different spirits products including, gin,... Read more

Control States Up Their Game, And Have The Volume Growth To Show For It

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Control state spirits volumes rose by 2.7% last year to 49 million nine-liter cases, according to Impact Databank. The longer-term growth curve for spirits in the control markets, however, has been far more dramatic. From 2000-2015, control state spirits volumes … Continue reading

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Colorado Governor Signs Bill Allowing Wine, Spirits And Full-Strength Beer In Groceries

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Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has signed legislation that will see wine, spirits and full-strength beer sales expand into grocery stores in Colorado, as part of a compromise struck with independent liquor store operators. Under the new law, grocery stores desiring … Continue reading

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