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Daily Archive: October 24, 2013

Pernod’s Sales Decline By 1% In Q1, As Chinese Clampdown Hits Bottom Line

Pernod Ricard endured a slight sales decline in the first quarter of its 2013/2014 fiscal year, as the Chinese government’s anti-extravagance measures dealt a harsh blow to the Paris-based drinks giant. Continue reading →

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Michter’s US*1 Unblended American Is Back, Company Moves Toward In-House Production

After a two-year absence, Michter’s Distillery LLC is returning its US*1 Unblended American Whiskey to the market. Continue reading →

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Ste. Michelle’s Sales Rise But Volume Dips In Third Quarter

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates posted net revenues up 7.9% to $411 million for the nine months through September, but its shipment volume fell in the most recent quarter, declining 2% to 1.9 million cases. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for October 24, 2013

•Pernod Ricard has taken Olmeca Altos 100%-agave Tequila national. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for October 24, 2013

•The Cooper Spirits Co. has debuted Lock Stock & Barrel—a new, limited edition straight rye whiskey—in the U.S. Made with 100% rye, Lock Stock & Barrel is double distilled in copper pot stills and then aged for 13 years in American oak. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 24, 2013