Yearly Archive: 2020
Interview, Part 1: Bardstown Bourbon Company, An Emerging Player In Kentucky
Founded in 2016, Kentucky-based Bardstown Bourbon Co. (BBC) is a bespoke whiskey maker with annual distilling capacity of 7 million proof gallons. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 26, 2020Seltzer Sizzles At Retail, With White Claw Leading The Pack
In the midst of its peak selling season, hard seltzer has maintained its torrid pace, far outperforming not just hard cider and other flavored malt beverages, but also the beer industry in general, as well as both the spirits and wine markets. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 26, 2020News Briefs for August 26, 2020
•Los Angeles, California-based Riboli Family Wines has introduced the Riboli Estates Group, a new luxury wine division within its portfolio. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 26, 2020Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 26, 2020
•Dripping Springs, Texas-based Treaty Oak Distilling is set to launch Day Drinker Bourbon, its latest grain-to-glass Texas whiskey, in September. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 26, 2020Wine Spectator: Jackson Family Wines Buys Australia’s Giant Steps Winery
Jackson Family Wines (JFW) is expanding Down Under, inking a deal to acquire Giant Steps winery in Australia’s Yarra Valley in Victoria from founder Phil Sexton. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 25, 2020Super-Premium Brands, Sparklers Propel Wine’s Retail Gains
Although growth rates have slowed somewhat from previous record highs earlier this year, wine sales in IRI channels continue to rise impressively, with total volumes up 13% for the year-to-date period ending August 9, while dollar values were up even higher (+17%). Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 25, 2020