Monthly Archive: September 2015
Moonshine’s Growth Slows, But Key Brands Stick To Their Guns
Moonshine, one of the most vibrant spirits growth segments of recent years, has seen its momentum ease lately, prompting some players to leave the category. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 3, 2015Captain Morgan Targets Shot Occasion With New Cannon Blast Extension
Aiming to bolster its presence in the on-premise shot occasion, Diageo is extending Captain Morgan with a new offering called Cannon Blast. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 3, 2015Trinchero Adds Silk, New “Soft Red Blend,” To Ménage à Trois
Trinchero Family Estates is launching Ménage a Trois Silk, characterized as a soft red wine intended to take advantage of ongoing strength in the red blend category. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 3, 2015News Briefs for September 3, 2015
•Bacardi Ltd.’s John Dewar & Sons unit has unveiled The Deveron, a new range of single malt Scotches. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 3, 2015Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 3, 2015
•San Francisco-based Speakeasy Ales & Lagers has introduced the latest entry in its Session 47 Series, Pop Gun Pilsner. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 3, 2015Interview: Florida’s Crown Wine & Spirits Sets Plans For Major Expansion
For more than 60 years, Crown Wine & Spirits has been a retail powerhouse along the Atlantic Coast of Florida. The company, which operates 13 stores, had sales of $35 million last year, with wine and spirits comprising more than 80% of the total. Over the next five years, Crown expects to more than triple in size, while expanding its Internet business and adding a boutique wine offshoot to its portfolio. SND recently spoke with wine buyer Veronica Litton, who’s been with Crown for nearly three decades, to get on update on progress. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 2, 2015
