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Archive for July, 2016

Exclusive: Mike Dolan And Swizz Beatz On Bacardi’s New Cultural Platform

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Earlier this week, Bacardi Ltd. announced a new alliance with artist and entrepreneur Swizz Beatz intended to position its brands front-and-center with the younger consumer demographic. Under the multi-year partnership, Beatz, who has previously worked with Reebok, Christian Louboutin, Aston … Continue reading

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Australian Imports Accelerate Their U.S. Growth

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The U.S. market’s Australian wine category saw growth heat up in the 12 months through June, with shipment value rising 8% to nearly A$450 million ($342m). That performance marked an acceleration from a rate of 4% in the 12 months … Continue reading

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News Briefs for July 14, 2016

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•A. Hardy USA is launching single malt Scotch brand Inchmurrin in the U.S. Produced by Loch Lomond Distilleries, Inchmurrin will debut with its “Island Collection” of whiskies, comprised of Inchmurrin 12-year-old ($85), 18-year-old ($160) and Madeira Wood Finish ($95). The … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for July 14, 2016

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•Clearwater, Florida-based Big Storm Brewing Company is launching a Belgian-style Hurricane Series. The new beers mirror the Atlantic hurricane season, with each offering increasing in abv as the season progresses. The brews include Belgian Single Category 1 (6% abv), Belgian … Continue reading

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Spirits surge ahead in US on-premise – figures

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On-premise spirits sales in the US jumped 2.6% last year despite a volumes decline, new figures show. Read more

China moves past UK as Australia’s No. 2 wine export market – figures

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China has confirmed its position as the biggest growth market for Australian wine as the Asian country leapfrogged the UK to become Australia's No. 2 export destination. Read more

Terlato Wines adds 25cl cans to Seven Daughters range

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Terlato Wines has launched two of its Seven Daughters range in 25cl cans, joining an industry trend for single-serve formats. Read more

Spirits Co.’s Non-Committal on Serving Facts

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Yesterday, the Beer Institute announced a voluntary labeling initiative encouraging its big brewer/importer members to include the TTB's approved serving fact information (calories, carbohydrates, protein, fat, serving size and alcohol by volume etc). Read more

Make Brexit work for everyone – SpiritsEurope

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The head of SpiritsEurope has called on EU negotiators to make Brexit a success for all. Read more

Boisset Collection Unleashes New Product Blitz

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With a portfolio spanning from Napa and Sonoma to Burgundy, the Rhône and the Languedoc, the Boisset Collection is mining opportunities at the premium end of the wine category—and hitting the market with a number of new entries. The company’s … Continue reading

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