Monthly Archive: December 2015
Wine Spectator: U.S. Faces $1B In Punitive Tariffs On Wine, Meat And More
U.S. wine industry members are urgently appealing to senators in Washington, D.C., to pass legislation to eliminate a threat to sales in their top export market. But they are running out of time. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 14, 2015News Briefs for December 14, 2015
•Bushmills owner Casa Cuervo has unveiled plans for a £30 million ($45m) expansion of the Irish whiskey’s distillery in County Antrim that will effectively double production capacity. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 14, 2015Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 14, 2015
•Upper Hand Brewery is adding Yooper Ale to its year-round lineup. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 14, 2015In A Category Dominated By Hennessy, Newcomer D’Ussé Cognac Is Rising Fast
The resurgent U.S. market’s Cognac sales were propelled by category leader Hennessy’s 9% gain last year, but smaller brands have been making significant advances—including a newcomer from Bacardi, a company not known for its presence in Cognac. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 11, 2015Pabst To Distribute Vermont Hard Cider, With Option To Acquire
Pabst Brewing Co. continues to build its portfolio, striking a partnership to distribute the brands of Vermont Hard Cider (VHC) in the U.S., effective next March. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 11, 2015Pernod Ricard Sees U.S. Premiumization Accelerate, With Whisk(e)y Driving Growth
In a presentation that focused on its Americas unit, Pernod Ricard said yesterday it’s tracking an acceleration in the U.S. spirits market’s premiumization trend. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 11, 2015
