Monthly Archive: January 2013
News Briefs for January 17, 2013
•Rémy Cointreau’s sales in the nine-month period through December 30 were up 17.5% to €964.4 million ($1.29 billion), with Rémy’s own brands up by 20.6%. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 17, 2013Craft Brewing And Distilling News for January 17, 2013
•Portland, Oregon-based House Spirits has launched Westward, a new small-batch, Oregon straight malt whiskey. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 17, 2013Wine Spectator: Worldwide Wine Auction Revenues Down Sharply In 2012
Wine Spectator reports that sales of fine and rare wine worldwide fell 19% in value from a record $478 million in 2011 to $389 million in 2012, according to figures released by the major commercial auction houses. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 16, 2013News Briefs for January 16, 2013
•Moët Hennessy-owned Glenmorangie has unveiled the fourth limited edition release—Ealanta—in its Private Edition range. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 16, 2013Craft Brewing And Distilling News for January 16, 2013
•Portland, Oregon’s Widmer Brothers Brewing (part of Craft Brew Alliance) is kicking off the year with five spring releases and a packaging update. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 16, 2013Exclusive: U.S. Spirits Market Up 3% in 2012, As Vodka’s Expansion Continues
The U.S. spirits market achieved steady growth in 2012, as vodka solidified its position as the leading category on the strength of its top-selling brands. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 15, 2013