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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for October 7, 2016

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•Pennsylvania-based Brandywine Branch Distillers has unveiled DragonDance, billed as the first jalapeño-infused gin in the U.S. Part of Brandywine’s Revivalist line of gins, DragonDance (86 proof) retails at around $40 a bottle and is available in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. … Continue reading

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Diageo spirits lose out in top 100 brands list

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Diageo's Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff have continued their slide down a list of the world's most valuable brands. Read more

Inside Constellation Brands’ acquisition strategy – Analysis

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Earlier this week, a bullish Constellation Brands CEO told analysts his company was in a "position to attack anything" in M&A, across the wine, spirits and beer categories. Read more

PLCB to Have Complete Control Over Product Prices

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An unfortunate side effect of the alcohol legislation passed in Pennsylvania over the summer--which includes wine in grocery and direct wine sales--is that suppliers could lose control over the price of their products, according to the Distilled Spirit... Read more

Amid Regal Apple’s Success, Crown Royal Keeps Betting Big On Flavors

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With its Regal Apple extension soaring to lofty heights, Canadian whisky brand Crown Royal continues to bet big on the flavored segment. Brand-owner Diageo is currently launching Crown Royal’s latest extension—Crown Royal Vanilla–across the U.S. market. The rollout is being … Continue reading

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Cuervo Said To Hold Off On IPO Until After Election

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Casa Cuervo, which had been planning an initial public offering for this month, has decided to postpone the IPO until after the U.S. presidential election, according to Reuters, which cites sources familiar with the matter. Cuervo is holding off on … Continue reading

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News Briefs for October 6, 2016

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•Francis Coppola is planning to open a third Bay Area restaurant, slated to debut in November. The new eatery will join Coppola’s casual full-service restaurant Rustic, located in Sonoma, and his Café Zoetrope brasserie in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood. … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for October 6, 2016

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•Louisville, Kentucky-based Copper & Kings has extended distribution for its brandy and absinthe portfolio to California and Michigan. Southern Glazer’s will distribute the lineup in California, while Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) will handle it in the Michigan market. Copper … Continue reading

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Constellation Brands “in position to attack” all drinks category acquisitions – CEO

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Constellation Brands' CEO has said the company is ready to add even more brands to its growing portfolio, with a a spirit-mix beer a potential first target. Read more

Joia Spirit

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Boundary Waters Brands launched Joia Spirit, a line of ready-to-drink cocktails made with the company’s all-natural soda and vodka, it says.  Read more