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Daily Archive: October 2, 2024

Exclusive: Impact’s “Hot Prospect” Wines Led By California, Italy, New Zealand

Each year Impact’s “Hot Prospects” list recognizes the fast-rising smaller brands poised to make their mark on the industry in the years ahead. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 2, 2024

Control States Spirits Volume Down 1.3% Through August

After a welcome 4.5% increase in July, total distilled spirit volumes in control states finished the first eight months of 2024 down 1.3% in control states after a 2.1% decline in August, according to the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA). Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 2, 2024

Moët Hennessy To Take 30% Stake In French Bloom Non-Alcohol Bubbly

Moët Hennessy has agreed to acquire a 30% stake in non-alcoholic sparkling wine brand French Bloom for an undisclosed sum, the Wall Street Journal reported. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 2, 2024

News Briefs for October 2, 2024

•Mary Dowling Whiskey, a partnership between Pernod Ricard and Rabbit Hole founder Kaveh Zamanian, is launching Winter Wheat ($55), a wheated Bourbon aged in toasted barrels. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 2, 2024