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Archive for December, 2017

The Classic Hot Toddy Recipe

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Often a blank canvas for a variety of innovative upgrades, the classic Hot Toddy recipe is still the best entry point to the world of warm cocktails. Read more

Supplier M&A Activity Jumped in 2017

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2017 has been one of the busiest years for supplier deals in recent memory. Thus far, we've reported on just over 30 deals that resulted in new ownership, and 4 "investments" made in smaller companies. Those numbers represent a significant increase fro... Read more

Life in California’s “New Normal” Continual Wildfires

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Our Contributing Editor from the Central Coast reflects on over a decade of burning. Read more

Interview: Cape Classics Chairman & CEO Andre Shearer

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New York City-based Cape Classics is the leading U.S. importer of South African wines, with volume at just above 300,000 cases for 2017. The company also imports a small but growing stable of French wines. Cape Classics chairman and CEO … Continu... Read more

Diageo Unveils Latest Orphan Barrel Whisky

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Diageo has officially launched Entrapment, a new Canadian offering under its Orphan Barrel collection of limited whiskies. Entrapment is a 25-year-old, 41%-abv expression that was originally part of a batch of Crown Royal Fine De Luxe, distilled in 199... Read more

Pop-Up Bars Enlivening The Holiday Spirit Across The U.S. Market

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Bar operators around the country have captured the holiday spirit by transforming their venues into festive pop-ups, complete with new names and new seasonal drinks menus. Specialty cocktails that incorporate eggnog and other rich ingredients—and come ... Read more

News Briefs for December 18, 2017

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•Burgundy exports rose 7.9% to €636.1 million ($750m) in the nine months through September, with the U.S.—the region’s top export destination—playing a key role in the upswing. The U.S., which posted a value rise of 8% in the nine-month period, …... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 18, 2017

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•Oregon’s Rogue Ales & Spirits will launch Straight Outta Newport double IPA in January. The beer is an 8.7%-abv ale brewed with Citra, Mosaic and Comet hops for a bright, fruity and juicy profile, according to the brewer. Straight Outta … Co... Read more

The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey

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Proximo Spirits announced the U.S. launch of The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey. Read more

Pernod Ricard shuffles Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouet executive pack 

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Pernod Ricard has announced several changes to the management committee at its Cognac and Champagne unit.  Read more