Mike Duggan came over from Diageo North America early last year to become CEO of Minneapolis-based United States Distilled Products Co. (USDP), including its subsidiary Phillips Distilling Co. Phillips had gone through five consecutive generations of Phillips family leadership, most … Continue reading →
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Jackson Family Wines has bolstered its Oregon presence with the acquisition of Willamette Valley’s Willakenzie Estate. Known for single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, Willakenzie has 125 planted acres in the Yamhill-Carlton and Dundee Hills areas. The deal includes the … Continue reading →
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•Under current law, a wine labeled with an appellation—whether it’s Napa Valley, Finger Lakes or Rocky Knob—must be made with fruit primarily from that appellation (at least 75% in some areas, 85% in others) and be “fully finished” within that … Continue reading →
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•St. Louis-based contract brewer Brew Hub is expanding its Lakeland, Florida brewery for the third time since 2014. Slated to be complete by March, the project will grow the brewery’s annual capacity from 100,000 barrels to 130,000 barrels, as well … Continue reading →
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With single malt far outpacing overall Scotch sales—up 9% in the U.S. last year, compared with a 0.4% decline for the total category, according to Impact Databank—William Grant & Sons’ Glenfiddich has been among the key growth drivers. The U.S. … Continue reading →
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Constellation Brands has put its Canadian wine business on the block, and it’s likely to fetch more than $1 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal, which added that Constellation had already received several offers for the business. The Journal … Continue reading →
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