Monthly Archive: March 2016
Craft Spirits Report: High West Distillery Builds For Future Expansion
Park City, Utah-based craft spirits player High West Distillery was launched in 2004 by David Perkins, and today offers a portfolio including Rendezvous rye, Double rye, American Prairie Bourbon, Campfire whiskey and the new limited release Yippee Ki-Yay whiskey.
Luxco Acquires Veev Spirits
Luxco has agreed to acquire Veev Spirits from founders Courtney and Carter Reum for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 22, 2016News Briefs for March 22, 2016
•Palm Bay International has officially added the U.K.’s Chase Distillery potato vodka range to its artisanal spirits stable. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 22, 2016Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 22, 2016
•After completing a three-month review of its operations, Yard House is adding nearly 1,600 new taps of draft beer across its 60-plus location chain next week, with a sharp focus on local offerings. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 22, 2016Interview: Peter Deutsch On The Rise Of Josh Cellars
Introduced in 2009, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits’ Josh Cellars has been one of the fastest wine brands ever to reach 1-million-case territory, and it’s done so at a premium price point of $13-$19 a bottle. The California wine brand has been a game-changer for Deutsch, spearheading the company’s move into the so-called “low lux” tier of wines retailing from $10-$25, while reducing its reliance on Yellow Tail, its top brand, which has been fighting an increasingly uphill battle as consumers migrate to higher price brackets. SND associate editor Christina Jelski recently caught up with Deutsch Family CEO Peter Deutsch to find out what’s been driving Josh Cellars’ explosive growth, and to see where the brand is headed.
News Briefs for March 21, 2016
•Viña Almaviva, the Chilean joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA and Concha y Toro, has named Bordeaux negociants Twins and Joanne U.S. as its importers in the U.S. market. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 21, 2016
