•Bacardi Ltd.’s John Dewar & Sons unit will release two new single malt expressions, Aberfeldy 16-year-old and Craigellachie 17-year-old, this fall. Retail pricing hasn’t been determined, the company said. Previous releases for those brands include Craigellachie 13-year-old ($55) and 23-year-old … Continue reading →
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•Michigan’s Founders Brewing Co. is set to launch Pale Joe, a new pale ale. Rolling out this September, Pale Joe is brewed with Ethiopian coffee roasted by Grand Rapids-based Ferris Coffee and Nut. The 5.4%-abv entry will be offered on … Continue reading →
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Florida’s ABC Fine Wine & Spirits derives about 60% of its sales from spirits, with wine at 27%, beer at 10% and cigars at about 3%. In the second part of this interview, ABC executive vice president Jess Bailes discusses … Continue reading →
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Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) passed a crucial hurdle in its quest to close its pending $100-billion-plus acquisition of SABMiller, as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) approved the transaction, with certain requirements. Under the terms of its “consent decree” with the … Continue reading →
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•Tuscan winery Badia a Coltibuono has expanded its U.S. lineup with the launch of a 2011 Montebello IGT Toscana ($60 a 750-ml.). Made with organic grapes sourced from Chianti, Badia a Coltibuono’s Montebello IGT is a blend of nine Tuscan … Continue reading →
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•MillerCoors has acquired a majority stake in Athens, Georgia-based Terrapin Beer Co. and added the Terrapin range to its craft and import division, Tenth and Blake. The deal, for which financial details weren’t disclosed, is expected to be completed next … Continue reading →
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