Why Have Scotch Sales Fallen Flat?
It's boom time for most brown spirits — but not Scotch.
The category is the rare whiskey/whisky that's not rapidly rising in America. Overall, Scotch's sales volume was down 1.5% in 2017 to 9.29 million...
Report: Craft Beer Growth ‘Stable’ in 2018
Growth for small and independent craft brewers has remained stable for the first half of 2018. Production volume for the craft segment increased five percent during the first half of this year.
This according to new midyear...
Corbett Takes Helm at Newly Launched Zamora Company USA
Zamora Company USA — a new Dallas-based joint venture owned by Zamora Company and Old Nassau Imports — has appointed spirits industry veteran William “Bill” Corbett as CEO, effective immediately.
Corbett joins the business from...
Laphroaig Unveils 2018 Cairdeas Expression
Laphroaig has unveiled the 2018 edition of its collectable Cairdeas Scotch series: Laphroaig Cairdeas Fino Cask.
Each year, Laphroaig Distillery Manager, John Campbell, crafts a limited-edition malt to "celebrate friendship," which is “Cairdeas” in Gaelic.
Released in...
New Report Explores U.S. Consumer Drinking Preferences
The tech company Morning Consult has released a study that looks into the drinking habits of modern U.S. consumers. The survey was conducted among 2,201 U.S. adults from July 17-18, 2018.
Key takeaways include signs that Americans...
Santa Julia Organica Wines Updates Packaging
Winesellers Ltd., the global importer and marketer of fine wines, has announced a newly designed label for Santa Julia Organica wines.
The new look reflects the brand’s mission of organic farming.
“We’ve seen a tremendous increase...
Gin Trends in 2018
Variety is the spice of gin. Novelty in styles and flavors has driven interest—and sales—in the category.
“We carry 37 different gins at Lizz’s Wine & Spirits,” says Aaron Wells, proprietor of the Oak Ridge,...
Fever-Tree Expands Distribution with Southern Glazer’s
Fever-Tree, the producer of premium tonics and mixers, today announced a distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s), North America’s largest distributor of wines and spirits.
Effective August 1, 2018, SGWS will...
Smirnoff Launches Moscow Mule-Flavored Vodka
Smirnoff vodka, the co-creator of the original Moscow Mule back in 1941, has re-invented the classic cocktail with the launch of its new flavor variant: Smirnoff Moscow Mule.
This new product combines zesty ginger and...
Longtime Las Vegas Distributor Files Suit Against MillerCoors
Bonanza Beverage Co. today announced their filing of a lawsuit against brewing company MillerCoors LLC.
Filed in the Eighth District Court in Clark County, the suit alleges that MillerCoors violated Nevada state law, and is...