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Archive for December, 2016

Republic National Distributing Co appoints ex-Diageo exec as CFO

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US wine and spirits distributor Republic National Distributing Co has appointed former Diageo executive Nicholas Mehall as CFO. Read more

Exclusive: Top 25 Spirits Brands Advance By Nearly 5% In 2016, Reports Impact Databank

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While both craft spirits and smaller high-end offerings from the big players are fast making headway, the U.S. market’s biggest spirits brands continue to drive growth. The market’s top 25 brands are on pace to advance by nearly 5% in … Continue reading

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News Briefs for December 22, 2016

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•Folio Fine Wine Partners is adding the wines of Spain’s Grupo Pesquera to its import portfolio, effective January 1. Led by Ribera del Duero pioneer Alejandro Fernández, Pesquera includes the properties of Tinto Pesquera and Condado de Haza (D.O. Ribera del … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 22, 2016

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•Delaware-based Dogfish Head has launched its beers in the New Mexico market, and is planning to enter four more states in 2017. Along with New Mexico—where Dogfish Head’s 60 Minute IPA, 90 Minute IPA, SeaQuench Ale, Flesh & Blood IPA, … Continue reading

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Scotch Whisky Association seeks quick Minimum Unit Pricing appeal after court grants permission

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The Scotch Whisky Association has said it is hoping for a final ruling on Scotland's Minimum Unit Pricing legislation next year, after it was granted permission to appeal to the UK's highest court. Read more

The wine category in 2016 – just-drinks’ Review of the Year, Part IV

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As the end of the year approaches, just-drinks looks back at the stories that made the headlines in 2016 across the global drinks industry. Here, category commentator Ben Cooper picks out the highs and the lows for the wine category. Read more

Constellation Brands able to shrug off Trump border tax – analyst

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Constellation Brands' Mexican beer portfolio in the US will likely be resilient to a Donald Trump-backed border tax proposal, an analyst has said. Read more

Trinchero Family Estates buys Mason Cellars

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California's Trinchero Family Estates has acquired the owner of Pomelo and Three Pears wines, Mason Cellars, for an undisclosed fee. Read more

The news stories that shaped the year – just-drinks review of 2016

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With the end of the year looming, just-drinks takes a look back at 2016. Here are the ten biggest news stories on just-drinks in the last 12 months. Read more

Sazerac Makes Cognac Acquisition

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Just when you thought you'd heard the last from us. WSD has learned Sazerac has acquired Domaine Breuil de Segonzac Cognac located just outside Segonzac, France. The property is about 220 acres and includes its own grape pressing operation and distille... Read more