How Shaw-Ross Got Into Sake, and Ascended with Whispering Angel
Shaw Ross International Importers has remained busy in recent years, picking up a popular sake brand while also adding a premium wine division. Working with Chateau d’Esclans, the company has also overseen the explosive...
Pernod Ricard Purchases Majority Stake In Del Maguey Mezcal
Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to take a majority stake in Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal.
The transaction is subject to usual condition precedents and is expected to close within 90 days.
Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal, founded...
Camarena Tequila New Packaging
Camarena Tequila has rolled out new packaging that reflects the history of the brand.
In 1761, the Camarena Family co-founded the town of Arandas, now the "epicenter of artisinal highland tequila production," the company says....
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...
George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey
MGP Ingredients, owner of George Remus Bourbon, has released George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
This is a high-rye blend of bourbon whiskies aged over four years. The re-release of this brand includes a new bottle design. The whiskey...
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...
Newport Storm aRIstotle Barrel Aged Farmhouse Ale
New from Newport Storm Brewery of Rhode Island: aRIstotle, a barrel aged farmhouse ale.
Tannins and oak are apparent in this beer after laying in American White Oak barrels for six months, the company reports. In...