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Archive for October, 2016

Survey Reveals Craft Distillers Feeling the Pressure this Year

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Earlier this week we reported on the results from our craft survey, focusing particularly on growth and business operations [see WSD 10-11-2016]. Today, we'll delve deeper into some outside factors, like regulation and distribution, and how our craft d... Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring the role of water in wine, the hard sell for functional drinks and Beam Suntory’s at-home cocktail maker

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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

Boisset Collection Teams With Cooper’s Hawk Restaurant Group On A Joint Venture Wine

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Restaurant group Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, notable for making its own wine at its headquarters in suburban Chicago, is introducing its first Sonoma-made wine, the 2014 Collaboration, produced at Buena Vista Winery. A red blend (43% Syrah, 28% Zinfandel, … Continue reading

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Wine Spectator: New York Restaurant Industry Tackles Challenges

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Every year, 55 million tourists pour into New York City, attracted by its vast options for entertainment, shopping and dining. But in a city that’s more competitive than ever, the restaurant industry has been hurting as it attempts to keep … Continue reading

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News Briefs for October 14, 2016

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•Brown-Forman’s Woodford Reserve is introducing a new Brandy Cask Finish as part of its limited edition Master’s Collection. Claiming to be the first whiskey finished in an American brandy cask, the new entry began as a fully matured Woodford Reserve … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for October 14, 2016

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•Saint Paul, Minnesota-based Summit Brewing Company is releasing its first coffee beer, Dark Infusión: A Coffee Milk Stout. Marking the 23rd offering in Summit’s limited edition Unchained Series, the new beer is a sweet stout brewed with Pilgrim and Fuggle … Continue reading

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Younger consumers drive specialty beverage purchases

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It’s October, which is by far the best sports month of the year in my opinion. Baseball playoffs are in full swing, the weekends are packed with collegiate and professional football games, and basketball and hockey start off their seasons. If you are like my husband and I, getting family and friends together for sporting events is a common weekend activity. Although we enjoy having people at our home or going to their homes, once in a while, it is nice to watch games at restaurant or sports bar among so many other sports fans. Read more

Robert Mondavi Private Selection introduces packaging redesign

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This fall, Robert Mondavi Private Selection introduced a bold new packaging design nationwide that pays homage to the founding winemaker’s legacy of making quality, expressive wine, the company says. Read more

Devotion Vodka add nutritional information, certification to bottles

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Devotion Vodka announced the introduction of nutritional information and certifications on bottles of its sugar- and gluten-free vodka. Read more

Crater Lake Northwest Berry Vodka

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Crater Lake Spirits, a brand of Bendistillery, added Crater Lake Northwest Berry Vodka to its vodka lineup.  Read more