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Monthly Archive: July 2012

Beam’s Knob Creek Entering Burgeoning Rye Whiskey Category

Beam Inc. is targeting the hot U.S. rye whiskey market with one of its fast-growing small-batch Bourbon brands, Knob Creek. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 25, 2012

Bacardi Plans New Bombay Sapphire Distillery

Bacardi has unveiled plans for a new Bombay Sapphire gin distillery and visitor center in the U.K. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 25, 2012

News Briefs for July 25, 2012

•Wine industry veterans Tyson Rippey, Barry Gnekow, Joseph Smith and Mark Albrecht have partnered on a new upscale Moscato brand, SIP, which will be marketed by Sonoma-based Vintage Point. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 25, 2012

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for July 25, 2012

•Hawaii’s Kona Brewing Co. is adding Big Wave Golden Ale to its mainland U.S. portfolio as a year-round offering. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 25, 2012

Interview: Tuthilltown Spirits Co-Founder Ralph Erenzo

Gardiner, New York-based Tuthilltown Spirits, located in the heart of the Hudson River Valley, was founded by Ralph Erenzo and Vicki Morgan. In 2001, the two partners acquired property in Gardiner which included the nationally landmarked Tuthilltown Gristmill. After converting one of the mill’s granaries into a distillery, they began producing spirits in 2004. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 24, 2012

Trinchero Enters Spirits With Cruz Tequila

Napa’s Trinchero Family Estates is joining the growing ranks of wine marketers opting to enter the spirits industry, announcing the addition of Cruz Tequila to its portfolio. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 24, 2012

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