Family-owned H-E-B Grocery Co. ranks as one of the largest retailers in the U.S., with roughly 330 full-service grocery stores across Texas under its main H-E-B banner, as well as nine upscale Central Market locations.Industry sources estimate H-E-B’s beer and … Continue reading →
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•Renowned Bordeaux vintner Christian Moueix has added to his collection of Right Bank properties, buying St.-Emilion’s Clos La Madeleine and Château Magnan La Gaffelière from Société Générale, a French multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in Paris. Société Générale had been managing … Continue reading →
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•Michigan’s New Holland Spirits is set to launch a new entry, Beer Barrel Rye, on October 1.The whiskey is a non-age statement release finished in New Holland Brewing’s Dragon’s Milk Stout barrels. The 44%-abv whiskey is the second beer barrel-finished spirit … Continue reading →
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While American and Irish whiskies have captured much of the enthusiasm surrounding the whisk(e)y boom, Scotch is also showing improved results lately, particularly at the high end. After losing ground from 2012 to 2015, Scotch shipments to the U.S. market … Continue reading →
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•California’s Foley Family Wines has named former Jackson Family Wines president Hugh Reimers as chief administrative officer, with plans to eventually transition him to the role of president. Reimers had been with Jackson Family Wines since 2009, serving as president … Continue reading →
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•Portland, Oregon’s Ground Breaker Brewing is preparing to launch two fresh hop IPAs by the end of September. Gayle IPA, a 6%-abv ale brewed with Crystal hops, will be released at the end of the month. Epoch IPA, a 6%-abv … Continue reading →
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The Wine Group, the third-largest wine marketer in the U.S. at 44 million cases, is best known for big-volume brands like Franzia and Cupcake, but the company is now carving out impressive growth at more premium price points with its … Continue reading →
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The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is continuing its crackdown on so-called “pay-to-play” schemes, this time targeting the Illinois market. While details are scant, the agency revealed that it partnered this week with Illinois Liquor Control Commission … Continue reading →
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Bacardi Ltd will donate $3 million to disaster relief efforts related to Hurricanes Irma and Maria—which devastated parts of the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, seat of Bacardi’s rum distillery—as well as the recent Mexico City earthquake. Bacardi has pledged $2 … Continue reading →
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•Buffalo Trace Distillery has unveiled the lineup for its 2017 Antique Collection. The new releases include three Bourbons and two ryes, all retailing at $90 a 750-ml. The retail price for these whiskies often comes in well above what the … Continue reading →
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