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Archive for March, 2017

John Esposito Named Chairman of Real McCoy Spirits

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Industry veteran John Esposito has joined craft producer Real McCoy Spirits as chairman. Esposito brings 40 years of experience in the drinks business to Real McCoy, which markets 3-, 5- and 12-year aged rums under its namesake brand and distributes … Continue reading

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News Briefs for March 30, 2017

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•The 2017 legislative season is currently underway in most states. And because the 21st Amendment to the Constitution delegates much of the power to regulate alcohol to the states, there are plenty of proposals under consideration that could change the … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 30, 2017

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•Kentucky-based Rabbit Hole Distilling has unveiled its first whiskey offerings. The new Rabbit Hole range features a Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Kentucky Straight Rye, as well as a Straight Bourbon finished in PX Sherry casks, which is part of Rabbit … Continue reading

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Historic Winery Finds New Ground

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South Africa’s Iconic 332-Year-Old Boschendal Estate Finds A New Audience In The U.S. Market   By Kristen Bieler Ancient wine […]

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Checklist For Surviving Disasters

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Both Natural And Civil Catastrophes Can Strike Your Business. Be Prepared.   By Roger Morris What could go wrong? It’s […]

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Meiomi Rosé

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Adding to its portfolio of luxury American wines, Meiomi Wines now offers Meiomi Rosé.  Read more

Davos Builds Out Portfolio with Agave Spirit Acquisition

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Ty Ku owner Davos Brands has acquired controlling interest in Sombra Mezcal and Astral Tequila. The deal includes the global rights to the two brands and the new Sombra distillery in Oaxaca, Mexico. Read more

The drinks industry’s gender failure – Consumer Trends

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In our latest look at consumer trends in the drinks industry, Ben Cooper turns his attention to the marketing of products along gender lines and asks, why are drinks brands struggling to keep up with society's changing approach to the sexes? Read more

“Everything we are doing is to create value, not volume” – Interview, Baron Philippe de Rothschild CEO Hugues Lechanoine

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Earlier this month, the CEO of Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Hugues Lechanoine visited London. During his visit, just-drinks sat down with him to discuss the family-owned wine company's flagship brand, Mouton Cadet, as well as the sponsorship opportunities available to wine and the issues facing wine companies in emerging markets. Read more

Retailers Confront The Secondary Market

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By now it’s a familiar scenario: a retailer receives a small allocation of a limited-release whisk(e)y, sells it at the appropriate retail price, and then sees the product sold online at double or more the original price. In April of … Continue reading

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