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Multiple wildfires spread across large portions of Napa and Sonoma counties Sunday night and early Monday morning, forcing thousands from their homes, burning hundreds of structures and scorching tens of thousands of acres. California authorities report at least 10 fatalities … Continue reading →

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Bacardi has resumed production at its Puerto Rico-based rum distillery, less than two weeks after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. Located in the town of Cataño, the distillery’s rum stocks and distillation equipment were left intact and the facility was … Continue reading →

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•Moët Hennessy has reported an 8% increase in sales to €3.5 billion ($4.1b) for the first nine months of 2017. The company’s Champagne volumes grew by 4% during the period, with Europe and Japan driving gains. Meanwhile, Hennessy Cognac continues … Continue reading →

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•Louisville, Kentucky’s Copper & Kings has unveiled 1495 Guelders Gin, billed as being inspired by the world’s oldest gin recipe. Based on a 1495 recipe from the Duchy of Guelders region (now known as Germany), the new offering is made … Continue reading →

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Bourbon continues to reign as one of the hottest spirits categories in the U.S., with sales hitting 20 million cases for the first time in 30 years in 2016, according to Impact Databank. Much of the boom has been concentrated … Continue reading →

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Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is said to be interested in buying Napa’s iconic Robert Mondavi Wines from Constellation Brands. According to the Australian Financial Review, TWE is working with advisor Goldman Sachs toward a potential offer, though a TWE spokesperson … Continue reading →

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•Diageo is investing £35 million ($46.1m) to reopen a pair of single malt Scotch distilleries. Islay’s Port Ellen and Sutherland-based Brora—which have both been closed since 1983—are slated to restart production by 2020, with an estimated capacity of 800,000 liters … Continue reading →

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•Brooklyn, New York’s Braven Brewing Co. will launch Skyliner IPA on October 17. The 7%-abv ale, a West Coast-style IPA, is hop-forward and driven by pine and citrus notes. Skyliner IPA joins Bushwick Pilsner and Braven White IPA as the … Continue reading →

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King Estate has been a key contributor to the growth of the Oregon wine category over the past few years, led by its namesake label and portfoliomates Acrobat and North by Northwest. Based in Eugene at the southern end of … Continue reading →

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