Monthly Archive: September 2014
Global Scotch Exports Slip Markedly As U.S., China Show Double-Digit Declines
While the Scotch whisky industry got a lift from Scotland’s recent vote to remain a part of the U.K., the category saw its largest export decline in 15 years over the first half of 2014, blamed on economic headwinds, government austerity in China and a stronger British pound. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 24, 2014Missouri’s Major Receives “Substantial Payment” In Settlement With Diageo, Glazer’s
Major Brands yesterday announced a settlement with Diageo and Glazer’s roughly a week into a civil trial involving Missouri’s two leading spirits and wine distributors and the top U.S. spirits supplier. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 24, 2014News Briefs for September 24, 2014
•Diageo Chateau & Estate has added three new Burgundy domaines to its imported wine portfolio: Domaine Mouton, Domaine Pierre Damoy and Château de Beauregard. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 24, 2014Craft Brewing And Distilling News for September 24, 2014
•Ipswich, Massachusetts-based Privateer Rum has expanded its distillery to 18,000 square feet, tripling its production capacity to about 300 barrels (6,700 cases) of rum annually. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 24, 2014In Closely Watched Case, Tito’s Plans To Contest Lawsuit Against “Handmade” Claim
Drinks marketers are likely reevaluating their label claims in the wake of a lawsuit against Tito’s Handmade Vodka for the 1.3-million-case brand’s claim of being “Handmade.” Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 23, 2014Wine Spectator: New York Retailer Charged With Illegally Shipping Wine to Out-of-State Consumers
The New York State Liquor Authority (NYSLA) has charged Albany wine retailer Empire Wine with 16 counts of improperly shipping wine to out-of-state customers, a source at the store has confirmed. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 23, 2014
