Archive for July, 2016

Although still a small segment of the U.S. whiskey category, American single malts are gaining prominence, thanks in part to the market’s continued interest in both brown and craft spirits. Category pioneers like Colorado-based Stranahan’s, part of the Proximo portfolio, … Continue reading →

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Excelsior Wines, a partnership between Concha y Toro and Banfi Vintners, has overhauled its Frontera wine brand in a bid to capture the attention of the 21-34-year-old demographic. This fall, Excelsior is reintroducing Frontera’s 750-ml. series as “Frontera After Dark,” … Continue reading →

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•Solid growth for its core brands propelled Ste. Michelle to a 7.1% sales increase to $316 million in the first half of 2016, the Washington winemaker’s parent company—Altria Corp.—reported earlier today. Ste. Michelle’s wine shipments grew by 5.5% to nearly … Continue reading →

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•Comstock, Michigan-based Bell’s Brewery is bringing back its Octoberfest fall seasonal next month for the first time in five years. The session lager (5.5% abv) will be available in six- and 12-packs of 12-ounce bottles and on draft throughout Bell’s … Continue reading →

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