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Brown-Forman Reports 4% Sales Decrease In 2017

Brown-Forman, the drinks corporation behind Jack Daniel's and other global brands, this week reported a 4% dip in 2017 sales compared with last year. Underlying sales declined from $4 billion to $3.9 billion. Net income was...

AB InBev Discloses Minority Stake Purchase in RateBeer.com

In a move that has attracted negative reaction in the craft beer world, AB InBev has reportedly bought a minority investment in the longstanding brew-review website RateBeer.com. According to an article posted by GoodBeerHunting.com, the deal actually closed in October of...

Heineken Rolls Out City-Specific Aluminum Bottles

Heineken has unveiled limited-edition aluminum bottles, available only in select cities. "This durable and chic packaging is perfect for social spaces like rooftop bars, patios, and pool areas, its label design celebrates each city’s unique...

Why Flavored Vodka Has Finally Grown Up

Flavored vodka is finally growing up. Which may seem like a funny thing to say about an integral part of the biggest spirits category. Let’s say the segment is maturing — finding its essence and true...

Does Flavored Whiskey Help Or Hurt Flavored Vodka Sales?

The question of whether the rapid rise of flavored whiskey products is impacting the vodka category is open to interpretation. Some believe the two are competing for the same customer, others think the spirits are...

NFL Will Allow Liquor Ads During Games

Beer has some new competition in football. The National Football League announced this week that is has ended its ban on advertising for hard liquor. This will allow whiskey, vodka, rum and other spirits to promote products...
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BevMo! Names New Head of Store Operations

In a move aimed at further enhancing the shopping experience for customers, BevMo! has named retailing veteran Matt Navarro to oversee operations for the 165-store chain. As the senior vice president of operations for the company,...

Mouton Cadet Debuts as Official Wine of the 35th America’s Cup

The Bordeaux brand Mouton Cadet debuts today as the official wine of the 35th America’s Cup sailing competition, with its limited-edition America’s Cup Special Cuvée "The America’s Cup’s venerable heritage as the competition for the oldest trophy in...

Russian Standard Vodka Partners with Cirque du Soleil

Russian Standard Vodka has entered a multi-year sponsorship with Cirque du Soleil as the official vodka sponsor of the touring shows in USA and Canada. The partnership between these two global brands spans across multiple platforms, including onsite...

Roca Patrón Launches 375-ml. Bottles

The super-premium craft tequila brand Roca Patrón is now available in 375-ml. bottles. Made from 100% blue weber agave and using the centuries-old ‘tahona’ process, the brand includes Roca Patrón Silver, Roca Patrón Reposado and Roca Patrón Añejo. Laucnhed...