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Monthly Archive: May 2017

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for May 23, 2017

•Craft spirits specialist Samson & Surrey has aligned nationally with Breakthru Beverage Group. Samson & Surrey, led by Bacardi veterans Robert Furniss-Roe and Juan Rovira, has a portfolio including FEW American Whiskies and Gin, Bluecoat Gin, Brenne French Single Malt and Widow Jane Bourbon and Rye. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 23, 2017

Tequila’s Growth Trend Rolls On, Lifting Value And Volume

Tequila has been on an enviable rise over the past decade, with shipments to the U.S. market jumping 86% since 2005, to nearly 18 million cases. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 22, 2017

News Briefs for May 22, 2017

•With Bordeaux’s 2016 en primeur campaign underway, some big names started to hit the marketplace with futures prices late last week. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 22, 2017

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for May 22, 2017

•Oregon’s Full Sail Brewing has added a new beer to it Sessions Series: Watermelon Wheat Ale. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 22, 2017

Wine Spectator: Jackson Family Buys California Pinot Star Brewer-Clifton

Jackson Family Wines is acquiring Brewer-Clifton, one of Sta. Rita Hills’ top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producers; the winery’s 2012 Pinot Noir earned the No. 8 spot on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2014. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 19, 2017

Sonoma’s 3 Badge Bolsters Spirits Stable With New Whisky, Mezcal Offerings

Best known for its portfolio of negoçiant wine brands—which totals 340,000 cases and includes labels like Leese-Fitch and Moobuzz among others—Sonoma-based 3 Badge Beverage has ramped up its focus on spirits, building a diverse stable of high-end craft offerings. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 19, 2017

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