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Archive for January, 2017

Matcha, spicy cocktails trending

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As the new year begins, most of us reflect back on the past year and look to the future with anticipation. The same rings true in the beverage industry as beverage-makers launch new products to engage consumers while paying attention to the la... Read more

Ezra Brooks Straight Rye

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Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a brand of Luxco Inc., introduced a new product to its lineup: Ezra Brooks Straight Rye.  Read more

Wine Australia ploughs US$4m into Shiraz terroir research

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The trade body for Australian wine has said that research into the country's terroir will form the centrepiece of its latest R&D projects, as it looks to raise the reputation of its wines. Read more

Introducing the 2016 Top 10 Hot Brands — 2013 Syrah from Infinite Monkey Theorem

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Treasury Wine Estates names Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits as distributor in Canada

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Treasury Wine Estates has appointed Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits to handle its wine portfolio in Canada.  Read more

Exclusive: Santa Margherita USA Bolsters Italian Sparkling Range With Franciacorta’s Ca’ del Bosco

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Miami-based Santa Margherita USA has expanded its import portfolio with the addition of Franciacorta winery Ca’ del Bosco on an exclusive basis. Founded in 1969 by Maurizio Zanella, Ca’ del Bosco is among Italy’s most prestigious sparkling wine producers, routinely … Continue reading

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Edrington Names Spalding To Head Americas Unit

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Edrington, owner of The Macallan and Highland Park single malt Scotch whiskies, among other brands, has promoted Chris Spalding to the role of president and CEO, Edrington Americas. Spalding, who previously served as senior vice president, commercial director, North America, … Continue reading

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News Briefs for January 13, 2017

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•Beam Suntory has signed a “multi-year legacy partnership” with the Chicago Cubs that will see the company’s brands featured at the Cubs’ Wrigley Field beginning this season. Jim Beam Bourbon will have long-term naming rights to Wrigley’s new First Base … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 13, 2017

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•Grand Rapids, Michigan’s Founders Brewing Co. is introducing Frootwood aged cherry ale as the first release in its new Barrel-Aged Series. The 8%-abv ale was aged in barrels that previously held Bourbon and maple syrup. Frootwood is the first in … Continue reading

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Ibiza Ice RTD returns to UK

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Ready-to-drink brand Ibiza Ice has returned to the UK, eight years after it first appeared in the market.  Read more