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Daily Archive: December 22, 2023

Retailers Bank On Sparklers To Maximize Holiday Sales

Impact Databank projects total sparkling wine imports to decline by volume this year, but better conditions in the $10 and over segment are expected to propel the segment to an overall gain in dollar terms. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 22, 2023

Cigar Aficionado to Release Full Top 25 Cigars of the Year

Yesterday, Cigar Afcionado named Fuente Fuente Opus X Reserva d’Chateau as its Cigar of the Year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 22, 2023

News Briefs for December 22, 2023

•A new Old Forester 117 Series, The Latest A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength, and newcomers from Milam & Greene and Union Horse Distilling are among the offerings featured in Whisky Advocate’s latest weekly roundup.

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Posted in News on December 22, 2023

After A Tough Year For Cognac, Rémy Martin Looks Ahead To Major Milestone

It’s been a rough year in the Cognac category, with volume down 16% in control states through October, after totaling 6.5 million cases market-wide in the U.S. in 2022, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 22, 2023

Cigar Aficionado To Name Its Cigar Of The Year

Cigar Aficionado is set to unveil its Cigar of the Year this morning, continuing its annual awards countdown, the culmination of test-smoking hundreds of cigars throughout the year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 22, 2023

Winebow Bolsters Range With Newcomers From Italy, France

Winebow Imports is adding Sancerre’s Domaine Fouassier and two Italian wineries—Rocca di Frassinello in Tuscany and Feudi del Pisciotto in Sicily—to its Heritage Division effective in January. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 22, 2023