Jim Clerkin Elected Chair of DISCUS
The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) has elected a new Chair.
at its annual members meeting on February 25, 2016, DISCUS chose Moët Hennessy North America CEO Jim Clerkin as Chair of the national trade association, which...
Interview: How The Macallan Markets to Millennials
What do Millennials know about scotch?
Probably that their dad and grandfather drink it. But do they know the difference between a single malt and a blend? Islay versus a Speyside? Are all scotches smoky?...
Irish Cream Looks to Expand Beyond Holiday Sales
All Irish cream brands face two truths.
The first is that sales are by far the best around the winter holidays. The second is that the category contains a runaway leader: Bailey’s Irish Cream, the...
U.S. Government Renews Havana Club Trademark for Pernod Ricard; Court Battle Continues
The fight over Havana Club Rum took another turn this week, as the American government renewed the brand's trademark for Pernod Ricard.
The renewal of the trademark registration in the United States is valid through January...
Texas Spirit: Southern Champion Begins Distilling in the Lone Star State
New distilleries are popping up across the nation, as the craft movement expands from coast to coast, border to border. This includes Southern Champion of Texas.
This distillery is the newest venture by Merrilee Kick, who is also...
Rapper Drake Teases His Own Whiskey Launch
What's hotter right now than musicians launching or becoming involved with alcohol brands?
From Diddy and Cîroc, to JT and Sauza 901, to 2 Chainz and Jaegermeister, the music entertainment world continues to expand into spirits. It makes sense. Music and...
7 Exotic Spirits Making their Mark in America
As the American romance with international spirits continues, retailers often find themselves in the position of selling alcohol categories beyond their working knowledge base.
Here, Beverage Dynamics presents seven of those exotic spirits in one...
Bacardi Testifies Before Congress in Havana Club Rum Matter
Bacardi continues to defend its ownership of Havana Club Rum.
The U.S. government last month granted renewal of the rum's registration to the Cuban government. In response, Bacardi FOI'ed the decision. And on Feb. 11, at the request of...
Interview: Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris on His New Distillery Series
Woodford Reserve joined a growing movement in whiskey last year by starting its own limited-release, small-batch line. The Woodford Reserve Distillery Series launched last July with Double Double Oaked and Sweet Mash Redux, and expanded this year with Frosty Four Wood.
These distinctly tasting...
Pernod Ricard Announces Significant Organizational Changes, Executive Transfers
Beverage alcohol giant Pernod Ricard today announced significant organizational changes, including a number of executive transfers.
Pernod Ricard has simplified its business in the Americas region to concentrate on the U.S. and Canada, according to a press release....