Monthly Archive: March 2014
Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 20, 2014
•Craft moonshine distiller Stillhouse has partnered with Blackhealth Beverage Group, LLC, for marketing and distribution of its expanding portfolio across the U.S., effective immediately. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 20, 2014Exclusive: Whiskies Lead Impact’s Spirits “Hot Brands” List
Impact’s annual “Hot Brands” spirits honor roll leaves little doubt that the brown spirits segment—led by whisk(e)y—continues to be the key driver behind gains in the overall spirits market. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 19, 2014Spain’s Torres Moves To Ste. Michelle From Dreyfus, Ashby In U.S.
Prominent Spanish producer Miguel Torres is set to shift its U.S. importing rights from Dreyfus, Ashby & Co. to Ste. Michelle Wine Estates in May. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 19, 2014News Briefs for March 19, 2014
•Rioja-based wine producer Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España (CUNE) has agreed to acquire Japanese wine distributor Mikuni Wine Co., based in Tokyo, from Mikuni Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Ltd., for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 19, 2014Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 19, 2014
•Houston’s Saint Arnold Brewing Co. has released its first year-round entry in more than two years. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 19, 2014Accessibly Priced Entries From California, Italy Dominate Impact’s Wine “Hot Brands”
Accessibly priced premium entries from California have once again dominated Impact’s “Hot Brands” wines list, but a handful of premium-plus newcomers (retailing at $15 and higher) also made the cut, displacing several major players within the market’s competitive $8-$12 segment. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 18, 2014