Monthly Archive: July 2020
Whisky Advocate On Master Distiller Brian Nation’s Move From Irish Distillers To A Minnesota Craft Distillery
As SND exclusively reported last month, one of Ireland’s top distillers—the man who oversaw Jameson among many other brands—is crossing the pond to work at a new Minnesota distillery. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 21, 2020News Briefs for July 21, 2020
•Remy Cointreau posted sales down 33% to €150.1 million ($172m) in its first quarter ended in June, as its core Remy Martin Cognac brand declined 39% to €99 million ($113m) owing to distributor destocking and weakness in the hard-hit travel retail sector. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 21, 2020Craft Brewing and Distilling News for July 21, 2020
•New York City-based craft makgeolli brand Makku is expanding its distribution footprint. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 21, 2020Massachusetts Cannabis Sales Recover From Shutdown
Following a two-month blackout, adult-use cannabis sales in Massachusetts are gradually bouncing back. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 21, 2020Cannabis Briefs for July 21, 2020
•Major Canadian producers Aphria and Aurora Cannabis have been considering a merger, Bloomberg reports. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 21, 2020Interview, Part 2: Britt West, Gallo’s Vice President, General Manager For Spirits
In the second part of our interview, E.&J. Gallo’s head of spirits Britt West discusses opportunities in upscale brandy, rum, and liqueurs; prospects for Gallo’s larger spirits brands; and the explosive growth of the High Noon hard seltzer label. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 20, 2020
