•Workers for New York wholesaler Empire Merchants have begun a strike, and the company says that “As a result, we are working on a modified basis and are unable to take orders at this time.” On November 1, the distributor … Continue reading ͛... Read more
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•Atlanta’s ASW Distillery has added Duality Double Malt Whiskey to its year-round spirits lineup. Made from a mash of 50% malted rye and 50% malted barley, Duality is currently available throughout Georgia, retail priced at $44.99 a 750-ml. The label &... Read more
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Beam Suntory has named Albert Baladi chief operating officer and president of its Americas region, effective immediately. Baladi, who has led Beam Suntory’s International division the past two and a half years, replaces Tim Hassett at the head of the &... Read more
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Moët Hennessy has announced the U.S. launch of Clos19, an online lifestyle retail brand and website that first launched in the U.K. this past April. Founded by Stephanie Watine Arnault, niece of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, the Clos19 platform is ... Read more
Comments Off on Whisky Advocate: Pappy Van Winkle 2017 Release Starts This Month
The 2017 release of the most coveted whiskies in the world has arrived: the annual allocation of Pappy Van Winkle and Old Rip Van Winkle will be available for sale starting this month, although the exact timing will vary by … Continue reading ... Read more
•Breakthru Beverage has acquired boutique fine wine and spirits wholesaler Bacchus Importers, Ltd. for an undisclosed sum. Operating in Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C., Bacchus has been owned by the Merinoff family—part owners of Breakthru—sinc... Read more
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•Colorado’s New Belgium Brewing is gearing up to launch La Folie Grand Reserve: Geisha, a dark sour ale blended with coffee. The 7.9%-abv beer begins as New Belgium’s La Folie sour before Geisha coffee from Panama and specialty malts are … Contin... Read more