Monthly Archive: September 2014
Scotch Industry Celebrates Stability As Voters Say “No” To Independence
The Scotch whisky industry is breathing a collective sigh of relief today, following Scottish voters’ decision to remain part of the U.K. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 19, 2014Pabst Acquired By Eastern European Brewer Oasis Beverages For Reported $700 Million
Pabst Brewing Company has been sold by private equity owner Metropoulos & Co. to Oasis Beverages, a Cyprus-headquartered brewer with operations focused in Eastern Europe. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 19, 2014Wine Spectator: Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Buys Burgundy’s Chateau de Pommard
Silicon Valley entrepreneur Michael Baum has purchased Burgundy winery Château de Pommard from owner Maurice Giraud for an undisclosed sum, Wine Spectator reports. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 19, 2014News Briefs for September 19, 2014
•Proximo Spirits has repackaged and repositioned its Boodles gin brand, backing it with a new campaign under the tagline “Proper British Gin.” Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 19, 2014Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 19, 2014
•Brooklyn-based Greenhook Ginsmiths is releasing a new Old Tom gin into select markets this fall. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 19, 2014Exclusive: Fast-Growing Ole Smoky Readies New Distillery, Aligns With SWS In 11 New States
Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine is expanding its partnership with Southern Wine & Spirits, linking with the distributor in 11 states in a bid to continue its momentum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 18, 2014