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Monthly Archive: October 2014

Moët Hennessy Extends Chandon Sparkling Brand In U.S., Amid Global Expansion

Best known for its powerhouse Champagne and Cognac brands, Moët Hennessy is putting new energy behind its Estates & Wines unit, which includes the globally-produced Chandon sparkling wine label, as well as Napa Valley’s Newton Vineyard, New Zealand’s Cloudy Bay, Australia’s Cape Mentelle, Spain’s Numanthia and Argentina’s Terrazas de los Andes and Cheval des Andes. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 27, 2014

News Briefs for October 27, 2014

•M.S. Walker is launching the West Cork Irish whiskey range in the U.S. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 27, 2014

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for October 27, 2014

•In a deal with Southern Wine & Spirits, Tennessee-based Sugarlands Distilling Co. will begin distributing its lineup of seven Sugarlands Shine whiskies in Illinois for the first time. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 27, 2014

Blended Scotch Players Tout New Expressions In Bid To Revitalize The Category

With sales of Bourbon and Irish whiskey soaring, blended Scotch brands are feeling the heat in the U.S. market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 24, 2014

Grand Jury Probing Charges Of Misconduct At PLCB, According To Local Reports

A federal grand jury is currently investigating whether Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) employees had improper relationships with spirits and wine brokers that were conducting business with the agency, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 24, 2014

Minibar, An Alcohol Home Delivery Service, Expands Into Chicago And San Francisco

New York-based alcohol beverage home delivery service Minibar is expanding to Chicago and San Francisco. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 24, 2014

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