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Archive for June, 2017

The Rise of the Cannabis Sommelier

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A new breed of sommelier is popping up, and some claim their work with marijuana flavors can be even more complex than that of wine experts and cicerones. Read more

It’s Time to Talk Wine and Bacon

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Two of life's greatest pleasures, wine and bacon, couldn't seem further apart. How would you pair the two? To find out, we turned to expert on both. Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring an interview with the head of Global Spirits, Moet & Chandon’s Champagne vending machine and who Diageo should buy next

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Here's a round-up of this week's top stories from the global spirits & wine categories. Click the links to see our round-ups for beer & cider and soft drinks & bottled water. Read more

Alert, Bacardi Takes Stake in Teeling Whiskey

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Bacardi has taken a minority stake in Teeling Irish whiskey, bringing the independent brand into its distribution network in the US. The existing owners and management will stay on, but as of September 1, Teeling will join Bacardi in the Transatlantic Spirits division at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. Read more

Bacardi Acquires Minority Stake In Irish Whiskey Maker Teeling, Takes Over As U.S. Importer

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Bacardi Ltd. has become the exclusive U.S. importer for the Teeling Irish whiskey range, effective September 1. Under the new partnership, Teeling will be distributed in select states by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, joining the distributor’s Transatlantic Spirits division. As … Continue reading

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Edrington’s Revenue Climbs 6% To $870 Million, Fueled By The Macallan

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Scotland’s Edrington has posted 6% revenue growth to £668.1 million ($867.3m) for its full fiscal year ended March 31. Profit for the financial year totaled £91 million ($118m), marking a 32% rise on the year prior. Edrington credited The Macallan and … Continue reading

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News Briefs for June 30, 2017

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•Treasury Wine Estates has been named the exclusive China importer and distributor of Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s (BPR) portfolio—led by Bordeaux’s Mouton Cadet and Chile’s Escudo Rojo—effective next January. Concurrently, Treasury has announced that it will open warehouse facilities in … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 30, 2017

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•Delaware-based Dogfish Head is debuting three beers in canned format: 60 Minute IPA (6% abv), Flesh & Blood IPA (7.5% abv) and SeaQuench Ale (4.9% abv). In line with the launch, the brewery worked with Atlas Obscura, an online guide … Continue reading

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Constellation Brands Posts High-Than-Expected Fiscal Q1 Earnings

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Constellation Brands reports higher-than-expected Q1 earnings. Corona and Modello drive the positive push. Read more

Treasury Wine Estates adds Baron Philippe de Rothschild to Chinese distribution footprint

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Baron Philippe de Rothschild has switched its distribution partner to Treasury Wine Estates from Torres China. Read more