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Monthly Archive: December 2014

Stillhouse Moonshine Ramps Up Distribution, Launches New Flavors

Stillhouse Spirits Co. is rapidly expanding distribution of its namesake moonshine brand across the U.S. market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 9, 2014

News Briefs for December 9, 2014

•The Gregoire family, former owners of Château La Rivière, have acquired Château Ripeau, a 37.8-acre St.-Emilion Grand Cru Classé estate, from Jean and Francoise de Wilde for an undisclosed sum, Wine Spectator reports.  Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 9, 2014

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 9, 2014

•San Francisco-based Anchor Brewing is debuting a new seasonal beer, Winter Wheat. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 9, 2014

Mainstream Canadian Whisky Brands Struggle To Lift Pricing And Volume

Canadian whisky’s major players have added flavors and higher-end line extensions, but the category has still struggled, with U.S. sales volume merely flat last year at 14.57 million cases, after being flat in 2012 as well. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 8, 2014

News Briefs for December 8, 2014

•Diageo is adding to its single malt stable in the U.S. market this month with an extension to its Oban brand called Little Bay. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 8, 2014

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 8, 2014

•Craft Brew Alliance’s Hawaii-based Kona Brewing will expand into nine new markets next year, bringing it to full national distribution by Summer 2015. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 8, 2014

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