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Daily Archive: December 11, 2013

Pernod Projects Solid Holiday Selling Season In U.S. Market

After a flat first quarter in the Americas to start its 2013/14 fiscal year, Pernod Ricard expects a positive holiday season in the U.S., its largest market. Continue reading →

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Whisky Advocate Names Few Spirits Rye As Its Craft Whiskey Of The Year

Whisky Advocate has recognized Few Spirits Rye as its Craft Whiskey of the Year. Continue reading →

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Wine Spectator: Prosecutors Reveal Evidence Against Accused Wine Counterfeiter

Since FBI agents knocked on Rudy Kurniawan’s door 20 months ago, federal prosecutors have accused the well-known wine collector of not just selling counterfeit wines, but making them in what they called a “workshop” in his home. Continue reading →

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Four Roses Scales Back Production Due To Barrel Shortage

Bourbon producer Four Roses Distillery is being forced to temporarily scale back production due to an ongoing barrel shortage. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for December 11, 2013

•Campari America has expanded its Skyy vodka brand with a pair of new flavors, Skyy Infusions Vanilla Bean and Skyy Infusions Georgia Peach. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 11, 2013

•Beer, wine and spirits importer and supplier Total Beverage Solution has added the Celis beer brand to its portfolio after acquiring the trademark and product recipes from CraftBrew International, Inc. in late November. Continue reading →

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