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Archive for March, 2017

Castello Banfi SummuS Vertical Tasting

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Ever had the Super Tuscan wine known as Castello Banfi SummuS? John Fodera tasted NINE in one sitting! Virtually taste along with him and compare notes on his website Tuscan Vines. The post Castello Banfi SummuS Vertical Tasting appeared first on Ba... Read more

A Look at the Most and Least Profitable Cocktails

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Cocktail costs and pricing on-premise vary widely based on an immense variety of factors including location, type of venue and type of cocktail. But we got our hands on a few reports by bar management software company BevSpot that detail the best and w... Read more

Interview, Part 1: Paul Duffy, Chairman And CEO, Pernod Ricard North America

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Last summer, Paul Duffy was appointed chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard North America, having previously led Pernod’s U.S. business from 2008-2012. The U.S. unit is off to a solid start in Duffy’s second tour of duty, with sales up … Continue reading

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Pennsylvania Mulls Direct Import Of Cuban Rum

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Pennsylvania control state officials have been touring Cuba and talking to trade officials there, with the aim of importing Cuban-made rum into the state—flouting the U.S. embargo on Cuban products. Several top Pennsylvania legislators, along with two of the three … Continue reading

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News Briefs for March 8, 2017

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•Constellation Brands has introduced the Callie Collection, a new range of wines sourced from California’s Central Coast. Following a soft launch last year, the Callie Collection ($14 a 750-ml.) will debut nationwide this month with three offerings, including a Pinot … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing And Distilling News for March 8, 2017

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•Kansas City-based Boulevard Brewing Co. is partnering with Beechwood Sales & Service to launch in Wisconsin next month. Starting April 3, some of Boulevard’s most popular beers, including its Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale, Ginger Lemon Radler, Bourbon Barrel Quad and … Continue reading

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Drinks industry “disappointed” over UK alcohol duty rise, sugar tax details confirmed

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Trade bodies across the UK drinks industry have expressed frustration over the Government's decision today to increase alcohol duty in line with inflation. Read more

Adrian McKeon returns to wine with Accolade Wines UK & Ireland GM appointment

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Accolade Wines has confirmed a change of general manager for the UK & Ireland, with Adrian McKeon replacing Rob Harrison in the role. Read more

Casella Family Brands lines up worldwide revamp for Yellow Tail

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Casella Family Brands has rolled out a global redesign for its Yellow Tail wine brand. Read more

Mark and Digger’s Hazelnut Rum

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Sugarlands Distilling Co. announced Mark and Digger’s Hazelnut Rum as the newest addition to its portfolio of spirits.  Read more