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Archive for March, 2017

Interview, Part 2: Pernod Ricard’s Paul Duffy

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In the second part of our interview with Paul Duffy, the Pernod Ricard North America chairman and CEO discusses the recent acquisition of craft distiller Smooth Ambler, as well as the company’s efforts in the rising Cognac and Tequila categories. … Continue reading

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Superstars of Golf Star In $1 Million Els for Autism Pro-Am

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Some of the biggest names in golf, including Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler, Jack Nicklaus, Louis Oosthuizen, Justin Thomas, Branden Grace and Ernie Els, joined 25 teams of amateurs Monday in the ninth annual Els for Autism Pro-Am at Old Palm … Continue reading

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News Briefs for March 15, 2017

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•After a $115 million investment, Diageo has unveiled its new Bulleit distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The new facility has an initial capacity of 750,000 nine-liter cases, but Diageo says it’s already exploring expansion opportunities at the site, given Bulleit’s ongoing … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing And Distilling News for March 15, 2017

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•Craft distiller WhistlePig has released its first label featuring whiskey distilled, aged and bottled at its farm in Vermont. The new brand, called FarmStock, is comprised 20% of whiskey distilled from rye grown on the WhistlePig farm, and aged in … Continue reading

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Non-EU markets boost wine exports growth for Austria – figures

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Austrian wine exports hit a record high in value terms last year, thanks to several markets outside of the European Union. Read more

Beverage brands stand out with new packaging

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As Perrier Artist of the Year, HOTTEA will kick off a year-long partnership with the brand and will have his original design featured on limited-edition packaging, which will be available in the United States later this year. Read more

Tequila Herradura unveils luxury packaging update

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Tequila Herradura debuted its new luxury packaging nationwide. Conceived to capture the “craft and charisma” of Casa Herradura, the new design embodies the dynamic global spirit of the brand, the company says. Read more

Vinexpo New York to launch next year

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Wine trade show Vinexpo is to hold a US edition next year in a bid to target the world's biggest wine market. Read more

Boutinot enters English wine with Henners Vineyards buy

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Wine importer and producer Boutinot has made its first move into English wine with the acquisition of Henners Vineyards in East Sussex. Read more

One-on-One with Smith & Wollensky’s Bev Director

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It's been about a year since Boston's steakhouse chain Smith & Wollensky was bought by Dublin-based Danu Partners. The on-premise chain has locations in Boston, Miami, Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, and Houston, and recently announced plans to expand internationally. Read more