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Yearly Archive: 2013

Rémy Cointreau USA To Bring Bruichladdich In-House

Rémy Cointreau USA is set to take over U.S. import, distribution and marketing of its Bruichladdich Islay single malt Scotch brand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 18, 2013

News Briefs for December 18, 2013

•Diageo is amping up Bulleit Bourbon’s marketing spend as the Impact “Hot Brand” targets international expansion. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 18, 2013

Craft Brewing and Distilling New for December 18, 2013

•Eugene, Oregon’s Ninkasi Brewing Company will add a new India red ale—Dawn of the Red—to its Special Release Series in January. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 18, 2013

Cognac-Moscato Blend Courvoisier Gold Pushing Boundaries And Fueling Growth

Beam Inc. has been marketing hybrid versions of its Courvoisier Cognac brand for several years, unveiling Courvoisier Rosé—a blend of Cognac and French red wine grapes—in June 2011. In late 2012, it followed with Courvoisier Gold, a mix of Cognac and Moscato. Both offerings are at 18% abv and retail at $24.99 a 750-ml. SND recently spoke with Neil Shah, senior brand manager for Courvoisier at Beam Inc., to get an update on progress for these two unusual line extensions. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 17, 2013

EXCLUSIVE: Deutsch, Precept Partner On New Restaurant-Focused Washington Wine Brand

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is poised to enter the Washington wine category, partnering with Pacific Northwest producer Precept Wine on a new on-premise focused brand, Shanken News Daily has learned. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 17, 2013

Whisky Advocate Names The Big Peat Christmas Edition As Its Blended Scotch Whisky Of The Year

Whisky Advocate has recognized The Big Peat Christmas Edition as its Blended/Blended Malt Scotch Whisky of the Year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 17, 2013

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