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Monthly Archive: January 2017

Edrington Names Spalding To Head Americas Unit

Edrington, owner of The Macallan and Highland Park single malt Scotch whiskies, among other brands, has promoted Chris Spalding to the role of president and CEO, Edrington Americas. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 13, 2017

News Briefs for January 13, 2017

•Beam Suntory has signed a “multi-year legacy partnership” with the Chicago Cubs that will see the company’s brands featured at the Cubs’ Wrigley Field beginning this season. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 13, 2017

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 13, 2017

•Grand Rapids, Michigan’s Founders Brewing Co. is introducing Frootwood aged cherry ale as the first release in its new Barrel-Aged Series. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 13, 2017

Top Whisk(e)y Brands Make Big Gains In 2016, Sparked By Innovation

The U.S. market’s top-selling whisk(e)y brands were all solidly on the rise in 2016.  Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 12, 2017

Australia’s Chateau Tanunda And Lambert Estate Form New Venture For U.S. Market

Australia’s Chateau Tanunda, formerly handled by Banfi in the U.S. market, has partnered with fellow Barossa winery Lambert Estate on a new U.S. import arrangement. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 12, 2017

News Briefs for January 12, 2017

•In the war over wine direct shipping, Michigan is picking another fight. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 12, 2017

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