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Archive for January, 2017

just-drinks Exclusive – Politicised marketing about “celebrating human spirit” – Diageo CEO

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The use of real events in marketing activations is more about "celebrating the human spirit" than "making a political statement", according to the head of Diageo. Read more

This week in spirits & wine featuring Brexit according to the WSTA, Diageo’s H1 results and Clive Owen’s Campari debut

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Here's a round-up of this week's top stories in the spirits & wine categories. We also have a similar round-up for beer & cider. Read more

Exclusive: Terlato To Launch New Napa Valley Brand, Maxville Wines

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Terlato Wines is set to boost its presence in Napa Valley with the debut of the Maxville Wines brand. The launch heralds the start of Terlato’s long-term partnership with Maxville Lake, a new state-of-the-art winery in the Napa region’s Chiles … Continue reading

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Yellow Tail Super Bowl Ad Marks Wine Industry’s Return To The Big Game

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On February 5, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits’ Yellow Tail will become the first wine brand in almost 40 years to advertise during the Super Bowl. The brand’s new multi-year marketing campaign will debut with a 30-second spot set to … Continue reading

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News Briefs for January 27, 2017

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•Brown Forman’s Woodford Reserve Bourbon is releasing a second edition of its limited Double Double Oaked offshoot. Originally launched in 2015 as part of the brand’s Distillery Series, Double Double Oaked starts out as Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, which is … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 27, 2017

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•Kentucky-based Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. is releasing Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Blackberry Porter as the first of several new beer launches in 2017. The newest addition to Alltech’s Barrel-Aged Seasonal Series, the imperial porter is 8.3% abv and is … Continue reading

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Moet Hennessy heralds Cognac strength as FY sales grow – results

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Moet Hennessy has posted a strong jump in full-year sales and profits as healthy Cognac growth in China fuelled increasing optimism over the rebounding spirit. Read more

Moet Hennessey heralds Cognac strength as FY sales grow – results

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Moet Hennessey has posted a strong jump in full-year sales and profits as healthy Cognac growth in China fuelled increasing optimism over the rebounding spirit. Read more

UK wine, spirits well-placed to ride Brexit wave – Wine & Spirit Trade Association

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The UK's decision to leave the European Union offers opportunities for the country's wine and spirits categories in markets beyond Europe, the head of the UK's Wine & Spirit Trade Association has forecast. Read more

Tesco to buy UK wholesaler Booker

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Supermarket giant Tesco has agreed to purchase UK-based cash and carry business Booker in a deal worth GBP3.7bn (US$4.66bn). Read more