Tequila continues to thrive in the U.S. market. Category volume rose by 6.5% to 15.8 million cases in 2016, according to Impact Databank estimates. Few categories have embraced premiumization as enthusiastically as Tequila—the luxury and super-premium segments currently account for … Continue reading →
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•Venezuela’s Diplomático Rum has unveiled a Tradition Range, featuring its flagship Reserva Exclusiva ($40 a 750-ml.) and two new rums. Joining the lineup are Mantuano ($24), a 40%-abv blended rum aged for up to eight years, and Planas ($29), a … Continue reading →
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•Atlanta-based Sweetwater Brewing will launch four new brews next month. They include seasonal Grass Monkey, a hoppy pale wheat ale with lemongrass rolling out through April in both bottles and cans; Old Man Johnson’s Farm imperial stout with raspberries (part … Continue reading →
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