Comments Off on Wild Turkey, Grand Marnier Boost Campari In U.S.
Campari America’s sales rose 4% in the U.S. in the first nine months of this year, as Wild Turkey, recent acquisition Grand Marnier and a number of other brands contributed solid growth. The U.S. is is Gruppo Campari’s largest market, … Continue ... Read more
Comments Off on Maison Ferrand Sees Solid Gains For Upscale Spirits Lineup
Maison Ferrand, the upscale spirits producer led by master blender Alexandre Gabriel, says solid progress in the Cognac, gin and rum categories will drive its portfolio to about 120,000 cases this year, marking an increase of about 70% over the …... Read more
•Constellation Brands has completed its acquisition of a 9.9% stake in Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth. Originally announced on October 30, the $191 million transaction makes Constellation the first major drinks company to make a move into the... Read more
Comments Off on Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 7, 2017
•Colorado’s Left Hand Brewing Company has launched its Milk Stout Nitro in cans for the first time. Each 13.65-ounce can features a widget that releases nitrogen through the entire beer to create a silky texture. Left Hand’s Milk Stout Nitro … Co... Read more
Comments Off on Bourbon Drives Beam Suntory To Mid-Single-Digit Growth In U.S.
The ongoing strength of the Bourbon boom is paying off for Beam Suntory, which says its U.S. sales grew at mid-single-digit rates in the first nine months of this year. The solid performance led to share gains during the period … Continue reading... Read more
Comments Off on Deutsch Unveils $10 Million Digital Campaign For Josh Cellars
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is backing its Josh Cellars wine brand with a new $10 million campaign featuring brand founder Joseph Carr. The new push will be centered on digital ads in which Carr shares personal stories about the … Continue ... Read more
•It’s only been a few weeks since wildfires ravaged parts of Northern California and Spain and Portugal. Washington and Oregon have also suffered widespread fires this fall. The full extent of property damage has yet to be assessed, and recovery …... Read more
Comments Off on Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 6, 2017
•Cooperstown, New York’s Brewery Ommegang has unveiled a Smoked Porter as its latest limited edition entry. Inspired by traditional English beer styles, the 7.6%-abv offering is brewed with Saaz hops, as well as a blend of Pilsner, Special B, Munich &#... Read more
Comments Off on News Alert: Frederick Wildman & Sons Names Marc Hirten As President And COO
New York-based importer Frederick Wildman & Sons has named William Grant & Sons veteran Marc Hirten as president and chief operating officer. Hirten replaces John Sellar, who had served in the role for the past two years. Sellar will now transi... Read more
Comments Off on Family-Owned Retailer Stew Leonard’s Sees Revenues Top $100 Million
With nine independently owned and operated stores across Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, Stew Leonard’s Wines & Spirits has become a retail force spanning the tri-state area. Annual revenue for the beverage alcohol outlets tops $100 million a... Read more