Tag Archive: spirits
Hitting U.S. Next Month, Teeling Aims To Fill Irish Whiskey’s Super-Premium Gap
Irish whiskey upstart Teeling launches its first product in the U.S. April 1, and the company tells SND it sees ample potential to woo consumers at the underdeveloped super-premium tier of the market, then gradually introduce a range of offerings even further up the pricing ladder. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 6, 2014Tennessee Honey, Upscale Whiskies Drive 7% Sales Growth For Brown-Forman
The ongoing expansion of flavored Bourbon offering Tennessee Honey—along with solid progress in the super-premium whiskey segment—led to 7% underlying sales growth to $3.05 billion for Brown-Forman in the nine months through January, representing the first three quarters of the company’s fiscal year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 5, 2014News Alert: William Grant USA To Take On Upscale Rum Brand Flor de Caña
William Grant & Sons USA is set to become the U.S. agent for the super-premium Flor de Caña rum brand, Shanken News Daily has learned. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 24, 2014Bacardi CEO Says Company May Hit Acquisition Trail To Fill Bourbon Gap
Bacardi Ltd. CEO Ed Shirley says the world’s largest privately-owned spirits group is eager to fill the Bourbon and rye gap in its portfolio, and may look to acquisitions in the segment. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 24, 2014SPECIAL REPORT: Big Brands Struggle In Impact’s Top 100, But Bourbon Thrives
The world’s leading premium spirits brands were largely unable to achieve significant growth in 2013, as economic conditions remained challenging in many mature markets and slowdowns occurred in key emerging markets like China, Brazil and India. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 18, 2014Whyte & Mackay Auction Said To Launch Next Week
Diageo-controlled Indian drinks group United Spirits Limited (USL) is reportedly planning to initiate a sale of its Whyte & Mackay Scotch whisky unit next week. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 13, 2014
