Archive for September, 2016

A 9% increase in the value of exports to the U.S. market buoyed the global Scotch whisky category in the six months through June, according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).  Scotch shipments to the U.S. totaled £357 million ($467m) … Continue reading →

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The Market Watch Leaders Awards Dinner last week honored three Leaders Alumni with accolades for Best Marketing, Best Website and Community Service. The Leaders Alumni Award for Best Marketing was won by 2012 Market Watch Leader Ryan Maloney of Julio’s … Continue reading →

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Seattle-based Precept Wine has boosted its property holdings with the acquisition of 62 acres of land in Washington’s Yakima Valley. The new tract, acquired for an undisclosed price, will be planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot. It borders … Continue reading →

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Until recently, the U.S. market was largely an afterthought for Pernod Ricard’s Martell Cognac brand, which has long focused on China. But last year, Martell grew 33% to just under 100,000 cases in the U.S., and now Pernod is ramping … Continue reading →

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•Diageo’s ongoing “productivity program” is likely to result in a slimming down of its global workforce, according to reports out of the U.K. A source for The Sunday Times said a review currently underway could result in significant cuts across … Continue reading →

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•Los Angeles-based Stillhouse Spirits has expanded distribution to nine new markets, bringing its reach to 12 states. The company’s namesake clear corn whiskey brand is now available in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin, in … Continue reading →

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