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Archive for September, 2016

Interview: John Hart On The State Of The Auction Business

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John Hart, owner of three different Chicago-based fine wine businesses over the past 40 years, retired as chairman of retailer and auction house Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. (HDH) this past July. Hart is now serving as chairman emeritus of … Continue reading

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News Briefs for September 22, 2016

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•Heaven Hill Brands’ Evan Williams Bourbon has partnered with Major League Baseball (MLB) to serve as a sponsor of the 2016 World Series. The agreement includes a presenting sponsorship of MLB Network’s MLBTonight television program, as well as a co-branded … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 22, 2016

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•Madison, Wisconsin-based craft brewer Ale Asylum is adding Velveteen Habit IPA to its year-round lineup. The 7.5%-abv IPA, which is made with Citra and Cascade hops, will be available in Wisconsin and Illinois startingOctober 1 on draft and in six-packs … Continue reading

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Zamaca

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Enovation Brands announced the addition of Zamaca to its product lineup.  Read more

LVMH’s Cloudy Bay head moves to Canada’s Mission Hill

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The former estate director of LVMH's Cloudy Bay winery in New Zealand has been appointed managing director of Mission Hill Family Estate.  Read more

Diageo merges US, Canada spirits units

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Diageo is to combine its US and Canadian spirits divisions as part of a North American shake-up at the company. Read more

French wine falls, spirits rise in H1 exports – figures

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The exports of spirits and of still wine from France headed in opposite directions in the first six months of this year, according to recently-released figures. Read more

Diageo NA Announces Leadership Changes

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Diageo North America has announced changes to its commercial leadership team. Tom Looney will be expanding his role, taking the helm of National Accounts and central commercial support activities as Jeff Ivey, current cco, will be retiring, effective O... Read more

Diageo Names Looney President, U.S. Spirits And Canada. CCO Jeff Ivey To Retire

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Diageo has announced a number of changes to its commercial leadership team in North America, naming Tom Looney to the new role of president, U.S. Spirits and Diageo Canada, effective October 1. Looney, who is currently president, U.S. open and … Continue reading

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Breakthru Denies Allegations Made Against Top Execs In Empire Merchants’ Federal Lawsuit

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Hours after a federal lawsuit was filed against some of its top executives, Breakthru Beverage issued a statement denying the allegations made in the complaint and said it will fight back aggressively.  Yesterday, New York’s Empire Merchants filed suit against … Continue reading

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