•Fennville, Michigan-based Virtue Cider has launched its Bourbon barrel-aged cider The Mitten in 12-ounce bottles. The Mitten, previously available only at the company’s Virtue Farm shop, is debuting throughout the Chicago area and across Michigan next week. Made with cider … Continue reading →
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Constellation Brands has appointed Bill Newlands to the newly created post of Chief Operating Officer. Newlands, a 30-year industry veteran who joined Constellation in 2015, has been serving as president of the company’s wine & spirits division. In his new … Continue reading →
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Editor’s Note: While most of Scotch whisky’s recent progress has come from single malts, a U.K.-based American, John Glaser, has staked out a robust niche in blended Scotch with his Compass Box range. Founded in 2000 by Glaser, a 52-year-old … Continue reading →
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•Total Wine & More is set to open its second Houston-area store tomorrow, January 26. Located in Friendswood, Texas, the new outpost joins Total’s existing Willowbrook store in the region, which is the home base of rival chain Spec’s Wines, … Continue reading →
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•Colorado’s New Belgium Brewing will launch in four new states—completing its national footprint—by the end of April. New Belgium’s new launch markets will include Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire and Oklahoma. In Vermont, New Belgium has linked with MillerCoors wholesaler Baker … Continue reading →
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