•Friulian wine pioneer Livio Felluga has passed away at the age of 102, according to multiple reports out of Italy. Born in 1914, Felluga served in World War II, and then proceeded to spearhead a winemaking renaissance in northeastern Italy’s … Continue reading →
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Earlier this year, Italy’s Gruppo Campari took control of super-premium French liqueur brand Grand Marnier through its acquisition of a majority stake in Société des Produits Marnier Lapostolle (SPML). Included in that deal was Chile’s Lapostolle winery, founded by Alexandra … Continue reading →
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Scotland-based The Lost Distillery Co. Ltd. has a unique mission—recreating whiskies from Scotch whisky distilleries that were shuttered long ago. Launched in 2011, the company set out with a straightforward mission of becoming independent Scotch whisky bottlers. “We delved into … Continue reading →
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•Eugene, Oregon’s Ninkasi Brewing is launching a new variety 12-pack of India Pale Ales. Rolling out across Ninkasi’s 14-state footprint, the new variety pack includes three 12-ounce bottles each of Easy Way IPA, Total Domination IPA, Dawn of the Red … Continue reading →
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The team behind a new whisk(e)y-themed exchange-traded fund (ETF) rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange earlier this week, but so far there’s been little to celebrate.Still, given the ongoing whisk(e)y renaissance, investors have ample reason to … Continue reading →
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•Sazerac Co. has acquired Domaine Breuil de Segonzac Cognac for an undisclosed sum. The sellers were Patrick and Maria Brillet, who have decided to retire. The purchase includes the distillery, organic vineyards, buildings including a chateau-style mansion dating from 1870 … Continue reading →
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•Connecticut’s Two Roads Brewing will introduce a new spring seasonal beer for 2017, Zero 2 Sixty. Billed as a tart, kettle-soured IPA, Zero 2 Sixty will roll out next year in bottles, cans and on draft. Two Roads will also … Continue reading →
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