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NovDr. Bryan and Denise White Acquire Troon Vineyard
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NovCraft Spirits Industry Aims For An FET Reduction, Reduced Regulatory Hurdles
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The craft spirits category is expected to get some good news on the tax front soon, due to growing support for the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (S. 236/ H.R. 747), which aims to reduce taxes and regulations … Continue reading &... Read more
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NovWilliam Grant Completes Tullamore Dew Distillery Expansion
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William Grant & Sons has completed a €25 million ($29m) expansion of its Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey distillery in Co. Offaly.Upgrades include a new grain distillery and state-of-the-art bottling hall. Since acquiring Tullamore Dew from C&C Gro... Read more
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NovNews Briefs for November 1, 2017
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•Treasury Wine Estates’ Sterling Vineyards has unveiled its first sparkling wines. Rolling out ahead of the holidays, the bubbly offerings include a Sterling Vineyards Blanc de Blancs, made from 100% Napa Valley Chardonnay, and Sparkling Rosé, featurin... Read more
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NovCraft Brewing and Distilling News for November 1, 2017
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•Boston’s Mass Bay Brewing, known for its Harpoon and UFO brands, has acquired Ipswich, Massachusetts’ Clown Shoes Brewing. Clown Shoes, the maker of craft favorite Space Cake Double IPA, is set to produce 13,000 barrels of beer this year and … C... Read more
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OctA Year After Constellation Purchase, High West Shows Major Growth
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A year ago, Constellation acquired Park City, Utah–based craft distiller High West for an estimated $160 million. This year, High West is projected to reach about 100,000 cases, roughly double its total of two years ago. “We’ve been able to … Con... Read more
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OctScotch Shows Strong Value Growth In U.S. In First Half
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Scotch whisky exports to the U.S. market surged by value in the first half of the year, driven by the single malt segment. Total Scotch shipments to the U.S. rose 8.6% to £388 million ($512m) over the first six months … Continue reading →
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OctNews Briefs for October 31, 2017
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•Vinexpo has announced the dates for its 2019 event in Bordeaux and unveiled a new Paris showcase slated to launch in 2020. Vinexpo Bordeaux 2019 will be held May 13-16 at the Bordeaux exhibition center, a month earlier than in previous years. … ... Read more
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OctCraft Brewing and Distilling News for October 31, 2017
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•Kalamazoo, Michigan’s Bell’s Brewery is bringing back its Roundhouse India Red Ale. First released in 2009, Roundhouse is made with toasted and caramel malts and locally sourced Michigan honey. The 7.5%-abv entry, which features notes of pineapple, pe... Read more
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OctMajor Spirits Marketers Seize On Irish Whiskey Opportunity
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Irish whiskey continues to surge, with the category advancing by double-digits both in the U.S.—its top market with a 41% share—and internationally. Globally, Irish whiskey exports rose 18.5% to €256 million ($302m) for the first six months of 2017, ac... Read more