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News Briefs for May 21, 2013

•Campari America’s Skyy vodka brand has embarked on a new hip-hop-centric ad campaign in support of its recently launched Moscato Grape expression. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 21, 2013

Progress Report: Diageo’s Vodka Brand Launches From 2010

While Diageo has long been the U.S. market’s biggest vodka player, with top-seller Smirnoff and surging Cîroc leading its portfolio, the company has released a plethora of new entries in recent years to diversify its lineup. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 17, 2013

EXCLUSIVE: Luxco’s Pearl Vodka Projects 500,000 Cases For 2013

Despite playing within a notoriously crowded category, Luxco-owned Pearl vodka is quickly gaining traction as an accessibly-priced, flavor-focused player. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 6, 2013

Pernod Ricard Begins U.S. Launch Of Absolut Elyx, A Handcrafted Ultra-Premium Vodka

Pernod Ricard USA has begun rolling out Absolut Elyx, its new handcrafted upscale vodka extension, in key urban markets across the United States. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 15, 2013

Heaven Hill Launching New Duo With High Rise Vodka, Cinerator

Heaven Hill Distilleries is introducing new products to two of the U.S. spirits market’s hottest segments—flavored whisk(e)y and vodka’s $12-$18 price tier. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 4, 2013

EXCLUSIVE: Phillips Projects UV To Hit 2 Million Cases This Year

Minnesota-based Phillips Distilling continues to see explosive growth with its UV vodka brand, whose volume has nearly doubled since 2009, reaching 1.6 million cases on 34% growth last year, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 2, 2013

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