Monthly Archive: July 2015
Control State Spirits Sales Perk Up In June
Control state spirits volume grew 2.5% in the first half of 2015, with June’s results representing an acceleration in growth, according to NABCA. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 24, 2015News Briefs for July 24, 2015
•Suntory Holdings has sold its Louis Royer S.A.S. Cognac business to France’s Terroirs Distillers for about €100 ($110m). Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 24, 2015Craft Brewing and Distilling News for July 24, 2015
•Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Founders Brewing Co. has unveiled Spectra Trifecta, a new limited edition Kolsch-style ale. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 24, 2015Diageo Being Investigated By SEC
The Wall Street Journal reported this afternoon that the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether Diageo has been over-shipping inventory in the U.S. market in order to boost its results. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 23, 2015Rum Loses Ground In U.S., But $15-And-Up Segment Enjoys Progress, Sees Upside
Despite consumer tastes in the U.S. moving in the direction of aged spirits and full-flavored offerings, the rum category has been slow to make meaningful volume advances in recent years. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 23, 2015Brown-Forman Breaks Ground On Old Forester Distillery Despite Recent Whiskey Row Fire
Brown-Forman has started construction on its new Old Forester Distillery, located on Louisville, Kentucky’s “Whiskey Row” at 117 and 119 West Main Street. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 23, 2015
