Monthly Archive: July 2013
Interview: Michael Binstein Talks Whisky
Binny’s Beverage Depot owner Michael Binstein has been at the forefront of America’s current whisky boom, using a variety of creative strategies that were put in place well ahead of the category’s growth explosion. In this interview with SND, Binstein discusses his approach to whisky and how he has tapped into the current renaissance. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 19, 2013News Briefs for July 19, 2013
•Chilean wine producer Viña San Pedro has extended its GatoNegro brand with two new wines—Semi-Sweet Red and Semi-Sweet White. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 19, 2013Craft Brewing And Distilling News for July 19, 2013
•Narragansett Beer has released Imperial Black Steam, the latest beer to be rolled out under its Private Stock series. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 19, 2013After A Spate Of Deals, Vintner Group Consolidates 12-State Wholesale Footprint
Virginia-based fine wine wholesaler and importer The Vintner Group has been aggressively expanding its territory, completing five acquisitions of East Coast distributors in the past 12 months. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 18, 2013Rémy’s First Quarter Sales Strong In U.S., But China’s Weakness Leads To Decline
Rémy Cointreau enjoyed a “significant sales increase” across its U.S. business in the three months through June, its fiscal first quarter, but destocking in Asia weighed down its overall performance, as sales fell 2.3% to €264 million ($345m). Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 18, 2013News Briefs for July 18, 2013
•ThaiBev’s International Beverage USA has launched a new rum range—BlackMask Spiced Pacific rum—in the U.S. market. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 18, 2013
