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Monthly Archive: May 2016

Impact Databank: Johnnie Walker Leads The Global Value Rankings, But Hennessy Is Climbing

When it comes to the world’s most valuable spirits brands, there’s Johnnie Walker and then everyone else. Even as the Scotch leader shed more than 2 million cases in volume over the past few years, it continues to ring up annual retail value in excess of $5 billion, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 12, 2016

Bill To Expand Spirits And Wine To Groceries In Colorado Passes Legislature, But Governor Is Undecided

Colorado’s legislature has approved the biggest change to the state’s liquor regulations since Prohibition, allowing spirits, wine and full-strength beer in grocery stores. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 12, 2016

News Briefs for May 12, 2016

•Beverage alcohol delivery provider Minibar is launching in Indianapolis, marking the company’s foray into the Indiana market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 12, 2016

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 12, 2016

•Brooklyn Brewery is introducing a limited-edition Billion Oyster Saison, billed as a briny saison made with whole oysters. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 12, 2016

Bordeaux’s 2015 Futures Campaign: Wine Spectator’s Analysis

The springtime frenzy of Bordeaux’s en primeur tastings is over, and the next stage in the 2015 vintage’s life is here: the formal release of the wine futures to the market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 11, 2016

News Briefs for May 11, 2016

•Fast-rising Three Thieves Wines is extending with a new red blend. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 11, 2016

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