Monthly Archive: October 2012
Scotch Exports To U.S. Rise 13% In First Half
The Scotch whisky category kept up its brisk pace in the U.S. market over the first half of 2012, with shipments jumping 13% to £303.6 million ($490m). Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 2, 2012News Briefs for October 2, 2012
•After a robust 9.4% increase in August, spirits case sales in control states are up an impressive 5% year-to-date, compared to just 3.25% for all of last year (2011 includes Washington state). Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 2, 2012Craft Brewing And Distilling News for October 2, 2012
•Portland, Oregon-based startup Taplister has launched a new “craft beer discovery platform.” Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 2, 2012Accolade Moves Aussie Brands To Its Own Subsidiary In The U.S.
Accolade Wines has shifted the marketing rights for its Australian portfolio from Constellation to its own local subsidiary in the U.S. market. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 1, 2012Southern To Open Direct Warehouse Sales Stores To Service The Trade In Washington
Southern Wine & Spirits said today it will open two direct warehouse sales stores in the coming weeks to service licensed retailers in Washington state. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 1, 2012News Briefs for October 1, 2012
•Sidney Frank Importing Co. has added the VnC cocktail brand to its portfolio and will serve as VnC’s exclusive importer and distributor in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 1, 2012
