Daily Archive: April 6, 2017
Marvin R. Shanken Takes On New Role As Editor & Publisher Of Whisky Advocate
Editor’s Note: Whisky Advocate has announced that John Hansell is stepping down as Editor & Publisher, effective April 30th. He’ll be replaced by Marvin R. Shanken, chairman of M. Shanken Communications, who acquired the magazine in 2010. Since the acquisition, Whisky Advocate has undergone a transformation. Marvin R. Shanken spoke yesterday with SND about his involvement with Whisky Advocate and ambitious plans for the future. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 6, 2017Constellation Sales Jump 12% To $7.3B In Full Fiscal Year
Propelled by strong growth in both beer and premium wine and spirits, Constellation Brands posted a 12% net sales increase to $7.3 billion in its fiscal year ended in February. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 6, 2017News Briefs for April 6, 2017
•New York-based importer Palm Bay International has linked with Italian winemaker Carlo Ferrini to launch Infiné 1939, a new super-premium Pinot Grigio. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 6, 2017Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 6, 2017
•This month, Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan will release a limited-edition beer based on a 1950s-era recipe. Weihenstephaner Kristallweizenbock is a filtered, highly hopped take on the weizenbock style. Continue reading →
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