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Monthly Archive: September 2011

Cocktails, Connoisseurship Propel U.S. Market’s Fastest Growing Whiskies

For all the success surrounding vodka over the past decade, many of the spirits industry’s best-performing brands right now are whiskies. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 19, 2011

Diageo In Global Tie-Up With Facebook

Diageo has come to a multimillion-dollar deal with social media juggernaut Facebook to expand the relationship between the two companies in drinks markets around the world. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 19, 2011

News Briefs for September 19, 2011

Brown-Forman is rolling out new limited edition packaging for Tuaca liqueur in the U.S. market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 19, 2011

Wine Spectator’s Report On 2009 California Pinot Noir Has Record Number Of 90+ Scores

The numbers are in, and they’re historically impressive. In Wine Spectator’s report on California Pinot Noir, a whopping 55% of the 350-plus wines from the 2009 vintage had scores of 90 points or higher, including 15 wines that scored a classic 95 or better. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 16, 2011

News Briefs for September 16, 2011

Drambuie has named London-based Sell! Sell! as its new global ad agency, replacing international creative firm SapientNitro. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 16, 2011

California’s Vintners Play Waiting Game With Late Harvest

California winemakers don’t usually have time to talk during the harvest season, but this week they’re chatty. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 15, 2011

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