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Monthly Archive: September 2015

Market Watch Honors Nation’s Top Retailers At Awards Dinner In New York

Market Watch magazine toasted the drinks industry’s brightest retail stars last night at its annual Leaders Awards Dinner at the St. Regis Roof in New York. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 18, 2015

With Trinity Hill Relaunch, Terroir Looks To Broaden New Zealand’s Horizons

After closing its acquisition of a 70% stake in New Zealand’s Trinity Hill early this year, Charles Banks’ Terroir is looking to leverage the Hawkes Bay winery’s diverse offering to expand consumers’ concept of the Kiwi category. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 18, 2015

News Briefs for September 18, 2015

•Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf has floated a plan to compromise with state congressional Republicans who have voted to fully privatize the state’s wine and spirits monopoly, only to be stymied by Wolf’s veto pen. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 18, 2015

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 18, 2015

•Irish craft player Hibernia Distillers is introducing Hyde Irish Whisky 1, its first release in the U.S. market, on October 1. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 18, 2015

Sizzling Fireball Spawns Flurry Of Competitors, With Jack, Beam Offerings Starting Strong

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire, as the saying goes. And when a brand has been as hot as Fireball over the past few years, it’s no surprise that a flurry of similarly positioned (and similarly named) products have entered the market lately.

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Posted in News on September 17, 2015

Moët & Chandon Expands Portfolio, As Vintage Champagnes Drive Growth

Moët & Chandon is set to begin marketing a new prestige cuvée, MCIII, in the U.S. market next month, ahead of a larger rollout in 2016. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 17, 2015

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