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Archive for September, 2016

Biagio Cru & Estate Debuts Sol De Ibiza Sangria

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New York-based importer Biagio Cru & Estate Wines is building off the success of its Lolailo Sangria brand with the launch of Sol de Ibiza, a new ready-to-drink Spanish sangria. Positioned as an organic and all-natural offering, Sol de Ibiza … Continue reading

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News Briefs for September 6, 2016

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•Pernod Ricard is introducing a new permanent expression in its single pot still Irish whiskey range, Redbreast Lustau Edition. Launching in the U.S. in October, the new entry was initially matured in ex-Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks, then finished for … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 6, 2016

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•Sazerac Co. has acquired Last Drop Distillers, a purveyor of luxury spirits brands founded in 2008  by industry veterans James Espey and Tom Jago. The family-owned Last Drop is currently headed by the co-founders daughters, Bernie Espey and Rebecca Jago, both … Continue reading

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“We have the brands and we have the patience” – Interview, Bob Kunze-Concewitz, Gruppo Campari CEO – Part I

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Bob Kunze-Concewitz has seen a lot in his time with Gruppo Campari. Having joined the company from Procter & Gamble in 2005, when he came on board as CMO, he'll celebrate a decade as group CEO in May next year. In that time, he's seen Campari's fortunes rise, fall and rise again as drinks trends have come and gone. He's also been at the helm during an active period of M&A, not only for Campari specifically, but also within the spirits category generally. Late last month, just-drinks editor Olly Wehring met up with him on a visit to London. Read more

Alert: Sazerac Picks up Last Drop Distillers

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Sazerac has acquired UK-based The Last Drop Distillers, an independent bottling company that seeks out "the finest, rarest and most exclusive" spirits in the world. Read more

Martini releases ice cube-shaped smart device

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Hamilton, Bermuda-based Bacardi Ltd. announced the release of Smart Cube technology from Martini. The traditional ice cube-shaped device can be added to a drink in addition to regular, square ice cubes.  Read more

Alert: Margrit Mondavi Dead at 91

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It is with deep sadness that we report Margrit Mondavi, legendary California wine pioneer and widow of Robert Mondavi, has died at age 91. Margrit started at the Robert Mondavi winery in 1967, and ended her career as vp of cultural affairs. Her love fo... Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring full-year numbers from Pernod Ricard and Distell, another CEO departure at Accolade Wines and Brown-Forman’s Tennessee Fire defence

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Here's a round-up of this week's top stories in the spirits & wine categories. We also have similar round-ups for beer & cider and soft drinks & water. Read more

Exclusive: Whiskies And Tequila Top Impact’s “Hot Prospect” Spirits Brands

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Impact’s latest lineup of spirits “Hot Prospects” highlights the two fastest-growing categories in the U.S market—whisk(e)y and Tequila. Whiskies account for 12 of the Hot Prospect spirits roster’s 28 winners, while Tequila claims seven honorees. To qualify as Hot Prospects, … Continue reading

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Diageo Launches New Push For Cîroc, Taps Veteran Marketer To Drive North American Whiskies

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Diageo has unveiled a new marketing campaign for Cîroc vodka. Created in partnership with Sean “Diddy” Combs, the brand’s new “Let’s Get It” push has an aspirational theme intended to “encourage entrepreneurs and creators to pursue their passions.” TV ads … Continue reading

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