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Archive for September, 2017

How much alcohol will kill you, and when? – International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research Critique 205

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The most usual finding in longitudinal cohort studies has been that light-to-moderate consumers of alcohol tend to be at lower risk for total mortality, and show greater longevity of life, even when other lifestyle/demographic factors known to affect l... Read more

Tequilas, Whiskies Lead Impact’s “Hot Prospect” Spirits List

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With Tequila and American whiskey continuing to surge in the U.S. market, the two categories figure heavily in this year’s Impact Hot Prospects spirits roster. In all, 35 spirits brands qualified as Hot Prospects on this year’s list, up from … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 5, 2017

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•Surrey, England-based Silent Pool Distillery has begun exporting its gin to the United States. Silent Pool Gin, bottled at 43% abv and retailing at $44.95 a 750-ml., is being distributed by California-based Wine Warehouse, mainly to top accounts in San … Continue reading

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Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey

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Old Camp Whiskey, a brand created by country group Florida Georgia Line and a product of Proximo Spirits, announced the launch of its Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey. Read more

Treasury Wine Estates’ Blass wine range – Product Launch

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Treasury Wine Estates has released details of a three-strong wine range for the US, called Blass. Read more

US retains tops spot as world’s most attractive wine market – research

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The US has maintained its status as the most attractive wine market in the world, while China has entered the top five for the first time, according to a new report.  Read more

Chongqing Jiangxiaobai Liquor Co launches Joybo baijiu in Thailand 

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Chongqing Jiangxiaobai Liquor Co has lined up the release of its Joybo baijiu brand in Thailand.  Read more

Distell fiscal-2017 by category and region – results data

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In late-August, Distell posted results for its fiscal-2017. Sales in the 12 months to the end of June increased by just under 6% year-on-year for the multi-category group, with volumes in the year coming in flat. Here, just-drinks breaks down Distell's... Read more

Sales up mid-single-digits in FY-2017 as Distell looks to simplify structure – results

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Distell has reported a rise in sales for its latest fiscal full-year, as the group looks to generate investment through a change in ownership structure. Read more

Premium Wine Sales Decelerating

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      The Big ShortIt's easy to tell people what they want to hear. It's harder to tell them what they don't want to hear. In 2007 I saw the above chart that tracked US home prices versus median family income. With other indica... Read more