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Bardstown Bourbon Co. In Expansion Mode

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Kentucky’s Bardstown Bourbon Co., minority-owned by Constellation Brands, is set to double capacity to nearly 7 million proof gallons (about 3.5 million cases) with the installation of a second still. The new 50-foot, custom-made still marks Bardstown ... Read more

How to Liven up Quinine with Fresh Flavors

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Initially used as a preventative medicine, quinine found its way into cocktails, and while bitter on its own, when paired with the right flavor its the perfect mixer. Read more

Ste. Michelle Revenues Rebound In First Quarter

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After posting a revenue decline in 2017, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates saw sales rebound in the first quarter of this year. The Washington-based winemaker posted revenues up 1.4% to $142 million for the three months through March, parent group Altria &#82... Read more

News Briefs for April 26, 2018

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•Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has inked a new five-year brokerage agreement with Breakthru Beverage in the Pennsylvania market. Deutsch Family has previously been partnered with Majestic Wine & Spirits in Pennsylvania. Earlier this week, Break... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 26, 2018

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•Connecticut-based Two Roads Brewery has released Sauvignon Blanc Gose within its Tanker Truck Sour Series. The new entry is brewed with its namesake grape varietal and kettle-soured in the brewery’s on-site tanker truck. Available for a limited time i... Read more

How Q1 results have panned out, the ongoing appeal of Pernod Ricard and a refined approach to social media – The just-drinks Analyst

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Our in-house analyst is back, fresh from a raft of first-quarter results announcements. This month, Ian Shackleton runs the rule over the drinks companies' recent performances, while also praising Pernod and trolling Twitter. Read more

What the Avengers are Drinking After Infinity War

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Captain America should be drinking Cheval Blanc while Tony Stark sips Penfolds Grange, but what about the rest of the Avengers battling Thanos and his Infinity Stones? Read more

Barolo Producer Roberto Conterno Buys Gattinara Estate Nervi

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Erling Astrup, a Norwegian entrepreneur who bought the estate in 2011, retains 10% of Gattinara’s oldest winery. Read more

Moody’s Provides Color on Patron Acquisition

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Bacardi has owned a minority stake in Patron Spirits since 2008, and earlier this year, the company announced it would buy the remaining part of the business, bringing it to full 100% ownership. Both Bacardi and Patron are private entities, so the deta... Read more

Why Victor Schoenfeld Became a Winemaker

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Winemaker Victor Schoenfeld talks about what drew him to the profession, why he moved to Israel from California and how he manages his team. Read more