Monthly Archive: April 2016
Etienne Hugel, Champion Of Alsatian Wine, Passes Away At Age 57
Etienne Hugel, the dynamic commercial director for Famille Hugel and a charismatic ambassador for Alsatian wine, died on April 8, according to members of his family. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 11, 2016Bulleit Extends With Barrel Strength Whiskey
High-flying Bulleit Bourbon is being extended with a Barrel Strength edition. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 11, 2016News Briefs for April 11, 2016
•Diageo chairman Franz Humer is preparing to step down. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 11, 2016Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 11, 2016
•Longmont, Colorado-based Left Hand Brewing Co. reached a volume of 82,000 barrels in 2015, marking the craft brewer’s 10th consecutive year of double-digit growth. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 11, 2016Interview: Costco’s Dominance In Wine
Costco—the second-largest retailer by revenue in the world—is a major beverage alcohol force. The company posted $3.6 billion in revenue from wine, spirits and beer in its most recent fiscal year, with wine representing half of that total. SND sister publication Market Watch recently spoke with assistant general merchandise manager for beverage alcohol Annette Alvarez-Peters for an update on the chain’s progress. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 8, 2016Clyde May’s Whiskey Looks To Become A Player In The Premium Spirits Arena
Clyde May’s Whiskey, named for a notorious Alabama moonshiner who died in 1990, was acquired in 2014 by a group led by investor James Ammeen. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 8, 2016
