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Daily Archive: May 29, 2024

Spirits-Based RTD Category Mints New Million-Case Brands

The spirits-based ready-to-drink category continues to connect with consumers in the U.S. across both the on- and off-premise markets. The rapid rise of RTDs over the past few years is a clear example of spirits marketers meeting consumers where they are and innovating with a steady stream of new releases to keep up the momentum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 29, 2024

Foley Enters Irish Whiskey, Agreeing To Import Two Stacks Brand

Foley Family Wines has made another move in the spirits space, agreeing to import the brands of Ireland Craft Beverages Ltd. The deal includes the Two Stacks and Killowen labels. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 29, 2024

News Briefs for May 29, 2024

•Indian whiskymaker Amrut has teamed up with Bardstown Bourbon Co. on Bardstown’s latest Collaborative Series whiskey, which is a blend of American rye whiskies finished in Amrut Indian single malt barrels and straight Bourbons. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 29, 2024

News Alert: Appeals Court Upholds Diageo Win In Bulleit-Redemption Trademark Battle

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a previous ruling that Deutsch Family’s Redemption whiskey packaging is too similar to that of Diageo’s Bulleit and therefore dilutes the latter’s trademark. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 29, 2024