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Archive for December, 2016

Beam Suntory Acquires Controlling Stake In U.K. Craft Player Sipsmith

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Beam Suntory has taken a controlling interest in U.K. craft spirits producer Sipsmith for an undisclosed sum. The deal comes just days after reports surfaced that the London-based Sipsmith was in talks with potential bidders. Under terms of the deal, … Continue reading

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Wine Spectator: Premier Cru Owner Sentenced To Six And A Half Years Behind Bars For Wine Ponzi Scheme

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John Fox, the wine store proprietor who admitted to conducting a Ponzi scheme for two decades, was sentenced in federal court Wednesday to six and a half years in prison. Fox, 66, owner of the bankrupt Premier Cru, stood in … Continue reading

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Pabst Brewing Continues To Expand Portfolio, Partnering With Michigan’s New Holland

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Known for its flagship Pabst Blue Ribbon, Pabst Brewing continues to diversify its lineup with craft beers, imports and hard sodas. Yesterday, Pabst announced a new partnership through which it will nationally distribute the portfolio of Michigan’s New Holland Brewing. … Continue reading

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News Briefs for December 16, 2016

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•Whisky Advocate has named Glenrothes Vintage Reserve as its Speyside Single Malt of the Year. Glenrothes Vintage Reserve is 40% abv and retails at $55 a bottle. Whisky Advocate is announcing its annual award winners from across 11 different whisky … Continue reading

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Jagermeister unveils new bottle design

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Jägermeister unveiled a new incarnation of its iconic green bottle. The new bottle design more optimally embodies the quality and history of the liqueur, the company says. Read more

Pinnacle Original Vodka gets new bottle design

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Pinnacle Vodka released a new bottle for its Pinnacle Original Vodka. The new packaging features the brand’s more polished, refined look and encapsulates the clean and smooth profile of the vodka inside, the company says. Read more

Z Tequila gets a new label

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Pepe Zevada Z Tequila released a new look for its line of tequilas. The new label still features the brand’s iconic Z, but takes inspiration from colonial and mid-century modern Mexican styles, the company says. Dee Kelleher, president of Empresario Brands, the parent company of Z Tequila, led the design initiative. Read more

Mulholland American Whiskey

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As part of its debut, Mulholland Distilling introduced Mulholland American Whiskey in Los Angeles and all Whole Foods Markets in Southern California.  Read more

Responsible drinking around the world – The IARD Digest – December 2016

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Once a month, the drinks industry-funded International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, which covers alcohol policies worldwide, looks at what's going on in-market to promote a responsible role for alcohol in society. Read more

Did a Brewery Find the Solution for Wholesaler SKU Overload?

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We generally stick to covering the two alcohol categories that our name demands, but every now and then we run across a business practice outside wine and spirits that's so interesting we ignore the rule book. Such is the case of Smuttynose Brewing Com... Read more