Monthly Archive: February 2012
Exclusive: At Tenth Anniversary, Two Buck Chuck Holding At 5 Million Cases, But Down Slightly Since 2008
When Charles Shaw—better known as “Two Buck Chuck”—hit Trader Joe’s shelves in 2002, the Bronco Wine Co. brand sparked a phenomenon that few industry observers believed would last. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 15, 2012Pershing Square’s Stake In Beam Valued At Around $1.13 Billion
Beam Inc.’s largest shareholder, Pershing Square Capital Management, led by activist investor Bill Ackman, held 20.8 million shares worth about $1.13 billion, or roughly one-eighth of Beam’s current market capitalization, at the close of last year, according to a recent filing. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 15, 2012News Briefs for February 15, 2012
•Isle of Arran Distillers is releasing the final installment in its limited-edition Icons of Arran single malt Scotch whisky series. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 15, 2012Phillips Projects 500,000 Cases for UV Cake This Year, More Than Triple Its Volume From 2011
While White Rock Distilleries’ Pinnacle vodka has garnered much acclaim for its dessert-flavored line extensions, flying under the radar is Cake, the UV vodka flavor from Phillips Distilling Co. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 14, 2012News Briefs for February 14, 2012
•Robert Skalli’s St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery is introducing fresh packaging across its line beginning with its newly released 2011 Napa Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 14, 2012Johnnie Walker Leads Rising Whiskies While Pinnacle, Cîroc Outpace Competition In Impact’s Top 100
The world’s top 100 premium spirits brands posted solid growth in 2011, achieving an aggregate 3.5% advance to 330.3 million cases, according to an exclusive report in the February 1&15 issue of Shanken’s Impact Newsletter. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 13, 2012
