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Archive for December, 2017

Traveling Back in Time With Nebbiolo

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Tasting bottles from Alto Piemonte back to 1842 provide a powerful reminder that wine is alive, and allows for a reflection on the evolution of the region. Read more

Drizly Fighting to Maintain E-Commerce lead in Amazon Age

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The online marketplace for alcohol is significantly underdeveloped compared to other categories, but it's slowly opening up and a number of companies are rushing to fill the void. Read more

Industry Appointments and Announcements

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Promotions take place at Cakebread Cellars as well as Southern Glazer's and more news from Ferrari-Carano Vineyard. Read more

Craft Spirits Continue Bull Run, With More M&A Activity On The Horizon

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While craft spirits still represent only about 2% of the overall spirits market by volume, the segment is achieving rapid growth and is expected to continue its strong gains in the years ahead. According to Impact Databank, which defines a … Cont... Read more

News Briefs for December 8, 2017

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•Beam Suntory-owned Jim Beam has filed for a $585 million industrial revenue bond with the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority. The bond, according to KEDFA documents, will help finance up to 15 rickhouses. The bulk of the proposed bond wou... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 8, 2017

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•Michigan-based Blake’s Hard Cider has released Snap Dragon, its limited edition winter seasonal. First launched in 2015 exclusively in 22-ounce bottles, Snap Dragon now returns to the market in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles retailing for $11.99. The s... Read more

Expert Insights On How to Enter the Wine Industry

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SPONSORED ForceBrands Decanter: Opening Up the Conversation ForceBrands is the consumer product industry’s leading recruiting firm. Each month, the company’s leading recruiters and strategists share insider advice and insights about the wine world. Derek Sable is a Digital Sales Strategist at ForceBrands who assists clients with the firm’s online job boards and comprehensive range of […] Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring Brown-Forman’s latest numbers, Treasury Wine Estates’ winery offload to Casella Family Brands and just-drinks meets Mount Gay chief, Raphael Grisoni

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Here's a round-up of this week's top stories from the global spirits & wine categories. Click the links to view our round-ups for beer & cider and soft drinks & bottled water. Read more

Nova Scotia to sell cannabis alongside alcohol as Canada outlines regulations

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Nova Scotia has said it will sell cannabis out of its government-controlled liquor stores as the Canadian province became the latest to outline its plans ahead of national legislation next year. Read more

5 Holiday-Inspired Spirits to Pour (and Gift) Right Now

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Whether crafted with winter spices and botanicals or limited-edition offerings, these are the holiday spirits worth seeking out this season. Read more