While premiumization has long been elusive for the rum category, some of the market’s key players are renewing efforts to upscale their portfolios, taking a page out of whisk(e)y’s playbook. Bacardi North America president Pete Carr recently told SND that … Continue reading →
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Pernod Ricard has sold Scotland’s Glenallachie Distillery to a consortium including Scotch industry veterans Billy Walker, Graham Stevenson and Trisha Savage. The transaction, for which financials weren’t disclosed, includes the Glenallachie single malt brand, as well as the MacNair’s and … Continue reading →
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Yesterday, SND exclusively reported that luxury giant Moët Hennessy has acquired Washington state craft distiller Woodinville Whiskey Co. for an undisclosed sum, the latest in a string of craft whiskey purchases by major multinational companies. Whisky Advocate has an inside look at … Continue reading →
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•Palm Bay International has added France’s Champagne Boizel to its import portfolio. Established in 1834 and based in Épernay, Boizel is known for a house style that blends Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards with … Continue reading →
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•Louisville, Kentucky’s Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. is launching Destillaré, a new line of liqueurs. Destillaré will debut its first two products in August, an Intense Orange Curaçao (90 proof) and limited-release fortified Mistelle (60 proof), retailing at $35 … Continue reading →
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