Edrington Announces 32% Profit Growth
The global drinks group Edrington this week announced a full-year profit of +32% for the fiscal year 2016-17.
Edrington is well suited to benefit from the modern alcohol trends of craft and whisky. The company owns and produces a collection...
Smithworks Vodka Expands Distribution
The Pernod Ricard brand Smithworks Vodka announced today that its distribution will soon expand into mid-Atlantic America.
Available in select cities throughout Pennsylvania in early July, Smithworks will be available in the Greater Philadelphiaarea by the end of the summer.
The...
A Winning Pairing: French Fries and Wine
What wine goes best with French fries? The trade group Wines of Southwest France held a Gourmet French Fries Competition in New York on June 6 to find out.
Presented in partnership with The Wine Enthusiast magazine, the...
Swedish Distillery To Triple Capacity with Eye Towards Global Sales
The Swedish spirits producer Box Distillery, makers of the fast-selling Box Whisky single malt line, has announced a "multi-million investment" in its facilities.
This will reportedly triple production and increase the tourism aspect of the business. “Our annual production capacity...
375 Park Avenue Spirits Named Exclusive Importer of Dictador Rums
375 Park Avenue Spirits has announced its agreement with Colombian luxury spirits producer, Dictador, to act as the exclusive U.S. importer for the brand's aged rum portfolio.
Dictador rums are produced at Destilería Colombiana, located...
The 2017 Retailers of the Year: Part 1
Beverage Dynamics in 2017 opened its Retailers of the Year award for the first time using a nomination process, asking retailers around the country to apply for this coveted award.
Retailers could nominate themselves, or...
Brown-Forman Announces New Master Taster, Global Ambassador
Brown-Forman today announced the certification of Jackie Zykan as master taster of Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky. The company also announced that Tom Vernon has been named Woodford Reserve global brand ambassador.
Zykan since 2015 has...
Alcohol Wholesalers May Slow Legal Pot in Nevada
By law Nevada is scheduled to begin recreational cannabis sales next week.
But is the state ready?
Nevada officials set an ambitious goal when they approved a special measure to permit sales of recreational cannabis starting...
Gary Fisch on His Three Decades In Alcohol Retail
Gary Fisch opened his first alcohol retail store in 1987. Three decades later — with plenty of challenges and adjustments, including a name change to Gary’s Wine & Marketplace — his four-unit business has...
WhistlePig Considers Buyout
WhistlePig LLC, the premium rye whiskey company, is reportedly considering a buyout.
According to a news story in Bloomberg, the Vermont-based producer is contemplating a sale after outside parties expressed interesting in acquiring the successful, growing company.
WhistlePig has...