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Archive for July, 2015

just the week in – Spirits and Wine

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Here's a round-up of this week's highlights in the global spirits & wine categories. We are also running similar round-ups for beer and soft drinks & bottled water. Read more

Chopin Sees Solid Growth At Vodka’s Competitive Super-Premium Tier

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While the high-end vodka segment remains brutally competitive, Chopin vodka has been showing steady growth. Chopin advanced by 16% to 93,000 cases in 2014, according to Impact Databank—more than doubling sales from 2010, the year Polish drinks executive Tad Dorda … Continue reading

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SPI Group Acquires Spain’s Arinzano Winery And Forms New HEW Holding Wine Division

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SPI Group, owner of Stolichnaya vodka, has formed a new luxury wine division after acquiring Spain’s Arinzano Winery. Along with Arinzano, the new division, called HEW Holding BV, will also include SPI’s Achaval Ferrer from Mendoza, Argentina, and several Italian … Continue reading

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Boston Beer Sales Up 9%, But Koch Warns Of “Developing Weakness” For Sam Adams

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Boston Beer Co. enjoyed 7% depletions growth in the first half of its fiscal year, ended in June, leading to a 9% revenue rise to $452 million. The cider, RTD and flavored beer segments buoyed the company in the first … Continue reading

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Palm Bay Expands Spirits Range With Innovative Darnley’s View Spiced Gin

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While spiced rum is a household term in the U.S. market, the launch of Darnley’s View Original London Dry Spiced Gin by Palm Bay International is likely to raise eyebrows. Produced by Scotland’s Wemyss family, Darnley’s was developed by a … Continue reading

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News Briefs for July 31, 2015

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•Sebastopol, California-based Paul Hobbs Wines has named Rick Bonitati as chief operating officer. With 30 years of wine industry experience, Bonitati spent 20 years with Jackson Family Wines, in roles including national sales manager of the Artisan and Estates division … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for July 31, 2015

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•Oregon’s Rogue Ales & Spirits has unveiled Rogue Chipotle Whiskey, a new small-batch offering. Made using jalapeño peppers sourced from Rogue Farms in Independence, Oregon, Rogue Chipotle Whiskey is distilled in a copper pot still and aged in Oregon oak … Continue reading

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just a While Ago – On 31 July in…

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“Two miserable years” but it’s not all bad for Diageo – Analysis

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Analysts didn't come away from Diageo's latest set of results with overwhelming praise for the company, but there are some signs of life for the drinks behemoth. Read more

Viniq Ruby

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 Viniq Ruby, E. & J. Gallo's newest addition to its collection of shimmery liqueurs, is available nationwide.   Read more