Monthly Archive: June 2016
News Briefs for June 22, 2016
•Château Lafite Rothschild became the latest first-growth to release its 2015 en primeur price—at a whiplash-inducing 420 euros ($473) per bottle ex-négoce, a 45% increase on the 2014. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 22, 2016Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 22, 2016
•Delaware-based Dogfish Head has unveiled Flesh & Blood IPA, a new citrus-infused beer. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 22, 2016Single Malt Scotch On Pace For All-Time High As Consumers Trade Up
With all its top brands in growth mode, the single malt Scotch whisky category looks poised to mark a major milestone this year and cross 1.5 million cases in U.S. volume for the first time. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 21, 2016Breakthru Acquires Glazer’s 50% Stake In Arizona’s Alliance To Become Sole Owner
Breakthru Beverage Group has acquired the 50% interest it didn’t already own in Alliance Beverage Group, giving it full control of the Arizona operation. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 21, 2016Diageo Tests Dairy- And Gluten-Free Baileys Extension
Diageo has begun testing a new dairy-free and gluten-free expression of its Baileys cream liqueur brand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 21, 2016News Briefs for June 21, 2016
•Spirits volume in control states grew 2.5% year-to-date through May, slightly outpacing a 2.2% advance during the same period last year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 21, 2016
