Monthly Archive: November 2016
Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 23, 2016
•Littleton, Colorado-based Breckenridge Brewery has ramped up production of its Christmas Ale winter seasonal by 25% for 2016. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 23, 2016Interview: K&L’s Spirits Buyer David Driscoll Talks Scotch Whisky Trends
California retailer K&L Wine Merchants operates three stores in the Golden State, located in Redwood City, San Francisco and Hollywood. Traditionally known as a wine powerhouse, over the past decade K&L has seen its spirits sales grow from 3% of its revenue to the current 12% share. For the nine years, head spirits buyer David Driscoll has developed direct relationships with Scotch whisky distillers, bringing products from small-lot players into K&L’s stores and cultivating a loyal customer base. SND recently spoke with Driscoll about current Scotch whisky trends. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 22, 2016News Briefs for November 22, 2016
•Pure Liquid, a new boutique wine and spirits shop, has opened in the World Trade Center’s Oculus transportation hub in New York. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 22, 2016Craft Brewing And Distilling News for November 22, 2016
•Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has promoted 10-year company veteran Joe Whitney to the newly-created position of chief commercial officer. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 22, 2016Diageo Launches “Whiskey 5” Retail Program In Bid To Demystify Category
Diageo North America is rolling out a new retail initiative intended to educate and guide newer consumers through its expansive whisk(e)y portfolio. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 21, 2016News Briefs for November 21, 2016
•Diageo is closing its rum maturation and warehousing operation in St. Croix by the end of next year. Continue reading →
