What’s New With Flavored Whiskey
Flavored whiskeys are on fire. Fireball has been leading the charge but there are a number of strong contenders and the segment is expanding rapidly.
“When we introduced Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey in 2011, there...
Diageo Reports 4.3% Global Sales Increase
The world's largest drinks producer reported a 4.3% net global sales increase for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017.
The reported net sales ($15.8 billion) and operating profit (4.7 billion) were up 15% and...
Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. Adds 5 New Markets
The Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. has appointed new distribution partners for its American brandy and absinthe spirits in five new states: Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Oregon and Washington.
Copper & Kings first launched product...
And the Award for Best Bar in the World Goes to . . .
Each year at Tales of the Cocktail the event dishes out awards for the best bars, bartenders and alcohol professionals on the planet. The event announced the 2017 winners (pictured atop) last week during its 11th Annual Spirited...
Are Millennials Bad for the Beer Industry?
Hard to believe that Millennials might be a problem for the beer industry. After all, it's their curious palates that kick started the craft movement that began with microbrews and then expanded into all other...
International Beverage Names Manager of Brand Education, North America
The International Beverage Group has named Steph Ridgway to the newly created position of manager of brand education, North America. The appointment is effective immediately.
A veteran of the hospitality industry, Ridgway will be responsible for...
Q&A: Scott Moore on the State of the Off-Premise Industry
Scott Moore recently joined the Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits team as the company’s SVP of Off-Premise National accounts. He’s responsible for supplier planning, as well as driving development and implementation of customer annual...
Ian Harris on Staff Education and Recognizing Trends
Ian Harris is chief executive of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the largest global provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications. WSET offers courses in 19 languages across 72 countries for all...
Gruppo Campari Sells Carolans and Irish Mist to Heaven Hill
The global drinks corporation Gruppo Campari announced this morning that it has agreed to sell the Carolans and Irish Mist brands to Heaven Hill Brands.
The sale is reportedly worth $165 million. The closing date of the transaction...
Will Jeff Sessions Crack Down on Cannabis this Week?
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is continuing his war on cannabis. It increasingly looks like a one-man mission, though, rather than an assault with broad support. A recent national poll shows more than 60% of Americans...