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How Much Do Alcohol Consumers Care About Sustainability?

Customers shopping for beverage alcohol products in a store are more likely to seek out sustainable brands vs. those visiting a bar or restaurant, according to a recent survey by the Beverage Information Group...
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Diageo Acquiring Don Papa Rum

In another sign that spirits giants are getting serious about the premium rum category, Diageo announced in January that it agreed to acquire Don Papa Rum. London-based Diageo will pay initial acquisition price of €260 million...
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Southern Glazer’s Launches SG Proof App

Continuing its investment in modern technologies, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits today announced that its newly launched SG Proof app is now available on the App Store for Apple device (iOS) users, and is also...
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3 Badge Beverage Launches Kirk and Sweeney Barrel Program

As the store pick movement extends into categories beyond whiskey, 3 Badge Beverage Corporation has announced the launch of its Kirk and Sweeney Gran Reserva Superior Rum barrel program. This program offers opportunity for trade...
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Interviews: Brown-Forman and Constellation Talk ESG

As we continue our coverage of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) in the alcohol industry, we recently spoke with representatives from two global industry leaders, Brown-Forman and Constellation Brands. How Brown-Forman Embeds ESG Into Values...
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Drizly, Gopuff Form Alcohol Delivery Partnership

As alcohol ecommerce continues to evolve rapidly post-Covid, Drizly (now owned by Uber) and Gopuff have announced a new partnership. This collaboration brings the full Gopuff assortment of beer, wine and spirits to Drizly's beverage...
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Heaven Hill Unveils 2023 Heritage Collection Whiskey

Heaven Hill Distillery today announced the release of Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 20-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey, the 2023 edition of the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection. Rolling out every spring, this annual, highly limited release...
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Blue Run Begins Private Whiskey Barrel Program

With private barrel pick programs expanding rapidly, Blue Run Spirits is the latest to announce its own. Called “CHOSEN,” the program is meant to provide a different kind of experience than others. “Since Blue Run...
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Woodford Reserve Names Elizabeth McCall Master Distiller

Woodford Reserve today named Elizabeth McCall as Master Distiller, the third in the bourbon brand’s 26-year history, succeeding Chris Morris, who will assume the role of Master Distiller Emeritus. McCall, who has been training for...
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Proper No. Twelve Launches Irish Apple Whiskey

Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey has announced the release of Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple, an addition to the Irish whiskey portfolio cofounded by MMA champion and entrepreneur Conor McGregor, along with Audie Attar...