•González Byass USA has appointed Nicolás Bertino as CEO. He will report directly to González Byass CEO Jorge Grosse. Bertino has been with the company since 2008, serving as González Byass’s international sales director. The González Byass USA portfolio includes … Continue reading →
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•Craft spirits specialist Samson & Surrey—led by Bacardi veterans Robert Furniss-Roe and Juan Rovira—has aligned with Young’s Market Co. for distribution in nine Western states: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming. The Samson & Surrey portfolio … Continue reading →
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While the formerly stodgy American brandy category has experienced a renaissance over the past few years, E.&J. Gallo believes the revival is just getting started. Gallo is already the overwhelming leader in American brandy with its namesake E.&J. label ($12 a 750-ml.), … Continue reading →
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To the average wine lover, their favorite alcoholic beverage is an important part of their quality of life. But does opening a bottle of Cabernet at dinner contribute to the health of the U.S. economy? You bet. A new study … Continue reading →
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•Brown-Forman has named Lawson Whiting as chief operating officer, effective October 1. Whiting, who has been with Brown-Forman for 21 years, was most recently executive vice president, chief brands and strategy officer. In his new role, Whiting will oversee the company’s … Continue reading →
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•Hood River, Oregon-based Full Sail Brewing Co. has extended its Session beer range with the launch of Session EZ IPA. Brewed with Equinox, Citra and Cascade hops, the 4.8%-abv offering is unfiltered and characterized by a non-bitter taste profile and … Continue reading →
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With consumers embracing new drinks options in recent years, domestic and imported saké consumption in the U.S. market reached an all-time high in 2016, according to Impact Databank, growing 3% to 2.3 million nine-liter cases. “Saké is growing incredibly,” says … Continue reading →
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Boston Beer’s share price rose 9% to $161.65 yesterday on analyst speculation that the pioneering craft brewer, which has struggled lately amid an influx of competition, could be snapped up by a larger rival. Credit Suisse analyst Laurent Grandet wrote … Continue reading →
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•Woodford Reserve has unveiled its annual Master’s Collection limited edition release. The new expression, Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Cherry Wood Smoked Barley, uses malted barley that was exposed to cherry wood smoke. The 90.4 proof Cherry Wood Smoked Barley hits … Continue reading →
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