After a two-decade partnership with the Mondavi family, Italy’s Frescobaldi is shaking up its U.S. route to market, splitting its portfolio and aligning with two new importers: Shaw-Ross International and Vintus Wines. Beginning January 1, 2018, Florida-based Shaw-Ross will take … Continue reading →
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Brown-Forman reported an underlying net sales rise of 6% to $723 million for its fiscal first quarter ended in July, with the company’s American whiskey portfolio continuing to make gains. Operating income rose 12% to $244 million. In the U.S., … Continue reading →
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•Stoli Group USA’s Kentucky Owl is entering the rye category. Kentucky Owl’s first batch of 11-year-old Straight Rye Whiskey will roll out to 25 states next month. The new offering, which is at 55.3% abv and will retail at $130 … Continue reading →
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•San Antonio’s Rebecca Creek Distillery has named Pernod Ricard veteran Howard Jeffery as chief operating officer. Jeffery, who has been in the drinks industry for three decades, was most recently general manager of Pernod’s Continental sales division, covering 17 states. … Continue reading →
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