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Monthly Archive: July 2012

Ste. Michelle Volume Up 4% In First Half

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates saw higher volume and higher prices result in an 11% jump in net revenue to $241 million over its fiscal first half, ended June 30. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 24, 2012

News Briefs for July 24, 2012

•New York-based Panache Beverages is in talks to acquire Auckland, New Zealand-based VnC Cocktails. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 24, 2012

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for July 24, 2012

•Athens, Georgia-based Terrapin Beer Co. (minority owned by MillerCoors) and San Francisco’s Shmaltz Brewing Co. have partnered to create Reunion Ale 2012. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 24, 2012

Rémy Acquires Rising Bruichladdich Single Malt For $90M

Two weeks after entering exclusive talks with the owners of Bruichladdich, Rémy Cointreau has agreed to acquire the Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand for £58 million ($89.9m). Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 23, 2012

Exclusive: Upscale Tequila Clase Azul Enters Six New States Via Deals With SWS, M.S. Walker, Eder

San Francisco-based importer Tequilas Premium is set to introduce its ultra-premium Clase Azul Tequila brand to six new markets, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Hawaii, Washington and South Carolina. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 23, 2012

News Briefs for July 23, 2012

Pernod Ricard USA is relaunching its Frïs vodka brand and extending it with three new flavors. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 23, 2012

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