U.S. Irish Whiskey Sales Increased Almost 20% In 2016
As people across prepare to celebrate St. Patrick's Day next week, there already seems to be a lot of the the luck of the Irish in America.
That's because Irish whiskey continues to boom in...
Report: Legal Cannabis Already Impacting Beer Sales
As more states legalize recreational cannabis, some alcohol businesses remain wary of how it will affect their bottom lines. A new study may prove them right in their concern.
According to research conducted by the Cannabiz Consumer Group...
Bacardi Names New CEO
Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held spirits company, today announced its next CEO.
Mahesh Madhavan, a 20-year Bacardi veteran who is currently a member of the company’s Global Leadership Team and Regional President of...
5 Imported Vodka Trends In 2017
In the good old days, when white spirits reigned supreme, imported vodka brands had it easy. Imports offered the cachet of exotic origins, elegance, prestige and luxury. For American consumers, calling for an imported...
M.S. Walker To Import Grand Mayan Tequila
M.S. Walker announced today its appointment as the U.S. importer for Grand Mayan Tequila.
Based in Guadalajara, Mexico, Grand Mayan’s portfolio currently offers three premium tequilas: Grand Mayan Silver, Grand Mayan Ultra Aged, and Grand Mayan...
Women Increasingly Influence The Worlds Of Wine And Spirits
March is Women's History Month. In celebration, many of the female leaders in the male-dominated industries of wine and spirits will gather at the Women of the Vine & Spirits Global Symposium, March 13-15, in Napa, California.
According to Nielsen research,...
Amstel Announces Amstel Xlight ‘Sessionable’ Light Beer
Heineken USA has announce the launch of Amstel Xlight.
With only 90 calories, two grams of carbs, 4.2% ABV and 4 IBUs, Amstel Xlight is a "sessnionable" light beer, the company says.
Beginning March 1, the new...
Are Rare Beers Worth The Fuss?
Everybody in beer retail knows this customer.
They call or rush into the store with the same question: “Have any Heady Topper? What about Sip of Sunshine?” (Names of rare beers obviously changing with the region.)
Your...
Slane Distillery Approaches Summer 2017 Completion In Ireland
Slane Distillery, one of the newest additions to the growing Irish whiskey market, is approaching completion of its construction and plans to begin production in July 2017.
Slane Distillery’s construction team broke ground on the...
Gruppo Campari Reports 4.2% Sales Growth In 2016
Italian drinks company Gruppo Campari reported a global net sales growth of 4.2% in Fiscal Year 2016.
The U.S. is the group's largest market, accounting for 24.8% of total sales. Key drivers in America were the positive performance...