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Archive for October, 2016

Pernod Ricard’s Q1 sales results – Preview

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On Thursday, Pernod Ricard will report its first-quarter sales results for 2016/2017. Here, just-drinks takes a look at the company's activities in the three months to the end of September. Read more

DragonDance Gin

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Revivalist Botanical Gins, a brand of Brandywine Branch Distillery, introduced DragonDance Gin.  Read more

Study finds more than 1,300 active craft spirits producers in US

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The American Craft Spirits Association (ASCA), International Wine and Spirits Research (IWSR) and Park Street released highlights from the Craft Spirits Data Project at the inaugural Craft Spirits Economic Briefing at the Nomad Hotel in New Yo... Read more

Tech firm Plum launches at-home wine dispenser – video

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A Californian technology company is bringing off-premise wine equipment into the kitchen with the launch of an at-home by-the-glass wine dispenser. Read more

Constellation Strikes More Deals, Buying Charles Smith Brands And A Stake In Bardstown Bourbon, Selling Canada Wines

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Continuing its run of aggressive dealmaking, Constellation Brands has sold its Canadian wine business to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan for C$1.03 billion ($784m), while also acquiring five upscale wine brands from Washington-based Charles Smith Wines for $120 million. The … Continue reading

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U.S. Removes Limits On Travelers’ Cuban Rum And Cigar Purchases

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As part of its renewal of relations with Cuba, the U.S. government has lifted restrictions on the dollar value of Cuban rum and cigars allowed to be brought back to the U.S. by travelers returning from other countries, including Cuba. … Continue reading

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Constellation Brands sells Canadian wine unit for US$761m

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Constellation Brands has confirmed it is to offload its Canadian wine division for just over CAD1bn (US$761m) while buying a premium wine range from Charles Smith Wines for US$120m. Read more

News Briefs for October 17, 2016

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•Angel’s Envy, part of the Bacardi portfolio, is introducing a limited edition cask strength whiskey finished in Port barrels to select markets. The brand’s 2016 Cask Strength edition (62.3% abv) retails at about $180 a 750-ml. bottle and is available … Continue reading

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Alert, Constellation Announces Spate of M&A Deals

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Along with the expected sale of its Canadian Wine business, Constellation has announced the acquisition of the Charles Smith Wines collection for $120 million, and as part of the company's venture activity, it has taken a minority stake in Bardstown Bo... Read more

Litmus Wines’ Ginking – Product Launch

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Wine consultancy firm Litmus Wines has launched a pre-mixed drink which combines the botanical aromas of gin with English wine and spring water.  Read more