Monthly Archive: June 2015
Jack Daniel’s, High-End Whiskies Propel Brown-Forman To Double-Digit U.S. Sales Growth
Driven by its flagship Jack Daniel’s franchise and its array of fast-rising upscale whiskey entries, Brown-Forman posted double-digit sales growth in the U.S. market in its recently completed fiscal year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 3, 2015News Briefs for June 3, 2015
•At an investor conference in Paris yesterday, Pernod Ricard chairman and CEO Alexandre Ricard said he expects the company’s organic sales and profit growth to return to around 5% over the medium term, compared with flat sales growth in its last fiscal year (ended June 2014). Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 3, 2015Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 3, 2015
•New craft brewing legislation in Illinois that lifts production limits for on-premise brewers is making its way through the state legislature and is likely to be passed next week. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 3, 2015Interview: Vinexpo Chairman Xavier de Eizaguirre
Taking place June 14-18 in Bordeaux, Vinexpo’s 2015 wine and spirits exhibition is expected to draw nearly 50,000 industry professionals and 2,400 exhibitors from 44 wine-producing countries. The biannual event, currently in its 19th edition, has evolved dramatically over the decades. This year Vinexpo has partnered with Wine Spectator on a U.S. market-geared panel presentation and tasting, while designating the U.S. as its first-ever “special guest country.” SND associate editor Christina Jelski recently spoke with Vinexpo chairman Xavier de Eizaguirre about the upcoming show and its new features. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 2, 2015Henderson Family In Court Fight Over Proceeds From Angel’s Envy Sale To Bacardi
Cecilia Henderson, widow of Lincoln Henderson—the former master distiller at Brown-Forman and Angel’s Envy—is suing their son, Wesley, because she says he has “effectively stolen” her share of the proceeds from Angel’s Envy’s sale to Bacardi. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 2, 2015Illinois Legislators Vote To Loosen On-Premise Regulations, Allow Happy Hours
The Illinois general assembly has passed legislation lifting state restrictions on on-premise happy hours. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 2, 2015
