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Archive for January, 2017

Cuervo IPO Back On Track

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Mexico's Jose Cuervo is reportedly moving forward with its initial public offering (IPO) first revealed in early 2016, reports Bloomberg. Recall, there were rumors of a Cuervo IPO as early as May of 2016 [see WSD 05-31-2016]. It was officially filed in... Read more

Introducing the 2016 Top 10 Hot Brands — 2014 “The Conjurer” Red Blend from Sleight of Hand Cellars

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Small Wine Producers Are Being Shut Out of Restaurant Sales

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The restaurant industry has had it rough in the last year, and in turn so have restaurant wine sales. In 2016 Technomic projected wine sales in restaurants at just 2% growth, and expects the actual number to be even lower due to the further drop in sam... Read more

Alert, Pac Northwest Distribs Join Forces to Create Northwest Beverages

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Washington-based Craig Stein Beverage (CSB) has purchased Click Distributing as part of a plan to combine with fellow Washington distributor The Odom Corporation. Together they will form a new beer, wine and spirits distribution company called Northwes... Read more

Campari’s Bitters Lineup On The Rise As U.S. Consumers’ Tastes Evolve

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The U.S. market’s growing interest in classic cocktails and bold flavor profiles has opened up new growth avenues for the formerly challenged bitters category, and leading player Campari America is taking full advantage. The company’s key bitters—including the flagship Campari … Continue reading

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Diageo Report Details Key Trends Shaping 2017 Drinks Market

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In a new “trend report” released this week, Diageo offers a look at a number of cultural and social movements that it believes will significantly impact the drinks industry in the coming year. The report identifies three main developments: the … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 20, 2017

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•Boston Beer’s Samuel Adams has reformulated its Rebel IPA, adding several hops to the year-round brew’s recipe. In addition to the blend of Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe and Chinook hops found in the original Rebel IPA, the revamped version features Mosaic … Continue reading

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This week in spirits & wine featuring spirits predictions for 2017, an interview with New Zealand Winegrowers’ CEO and Remy Cointreau’s YTD results

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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

Copper & Kings Zmaj Absinthe Superior

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Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. is launching its limited-release Zmaj Serbian juniper barrel aged absinthe this month.  Read more

Introducing the 2016 Top 10 Hot Brands — 2014 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay from Senses Wines

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