Comments Off on Eyeing Bourbon Drinkers, Edrington Relaunches Naked Grouse As A Blended Malt
Edrington is targeting the small but growing blended malt Scotch whisky market with a revamp of its Naked Grouse label. Originally part of the Famous Grouse blended Scotch lineup, the new Naked Grouse is a mix of four single malt … Continue readi... Read more
•The Carlyle Group has acquired Australia-based Accolade Wines from fellow private equity firm CHAMP for A$1 billion ($770m). Accolade’s portfolio, which numbers around 35 million cases globally, includes Hardys, Banrock Station, and others from Austra... Read more
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•San Diego-based Green Flash Brewing has been sold to WC IPA LLC, a newly formed investor group, for an undisclosed amount. The sale came after Comerica, Green Flash’s chief lender, foreclosed on the brewer. WC IPA LLC is led by … Continue readin... Read more
California-based The Family Coppola was the first American winery to launch its wine in cans, debuting Minis—187-ml. aluminum cans sold with small straws attached—for its Sofia Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine in 2003. The cans were initially slow to cat... Read more
•Diageo is relaunching Cîroc Summer Colada, a former limited edition, as a summer seasonal offering. A combination of Cîroc vodka with coconut, pineapple, and other natural flavors, Summer Colada will be available nationwide in limited quantities throu... Read more
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•Pennsylvania-based Sly Fox Brewing has announced that it will open a new taproom in Wyomissing. The pub, Sly Fox’s third, will serve beer brewed at the nearby Pottstown brewery alongside locally sourced food and is tentatively scheduled to open early ... Read more
Comments Off on News Alert: Rémy Shakes Up Its Executive Team
Rémy Cointreau has announced a slate of executive changes, including a new CEO for its Americas region, effective June 1. Among the moves, Ian McLernon will become CEO of Rémy Cointreau Americas, replacing Philippe Farnier, who has been appointed CEO o... Read more
Comments Off on Bacardi Targets Cognac, Whisky Drinkers With Premium Portfolio Revamp
Bacardi is looking to bring more consumers into the high-end rum category with a major revamp of its upscale range. The rum giant has added two new premium offerings—Bacardi Añejo Cuatro and Gran Reserva Diez—to the portfolio of its flagship … Co... Read more
•Moët Hennessy’s Glenmorangie has debuted Grand Vintage Malt 1989, the second release from its limited edition Bond House No. 1 Vintage collection. The 27-year-old, chill-filtered single malt is finished in various types of casks, and is the firs... Read more