Daily Archive: November 5, 2024

With New Campaign, Upscale Launches, Dewar’s Continues To Premiumize

According to Impact Databank, Bacardi-owned Dewar’s ranks second among all blended Scotch brands in the U.S. at 870,000 cases, out of global volume of 3.3 million cases. Continue reading →

Wine Spectator: Napa’s Araujo Family Sells Wheeler Farms Winery To The Owner Of Bella Oaks

Suzanne Deal Booth, owner of the historic Bella Oaks Vineyard in Napa Valley’s Rutherford appellation, has finalized a deal to purchase the Wheeler Farms winery facility from the Araujo family, Wine Spectator has learned. Continue reading →

WSWA Sees “Affordable Luxury” Driving Spirits Trends Into 2025

The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America’s SipSource data tracker forecasts that consumers will continue to shift to spirits brands in the “affordable luxury” segment—mainly in the $18-$25 and $25-$50 price bands—amid challenging conditions for the industry. Continue reading →

News Briefs for November 5, 2024

New York Cannabis Sales To Approach $900M This Year Amid Retail Expansion

New York adult-use cannabis sales are forecasted to reach $895.1 million for 2024, according to a new report on the state’s cannabis market from Whitney Economics. Continue reading →

Hi Seltzer Hemp THC Label Links With Total Wine Across Multiple States

Hi Seltzer has partnered with Total Wine & More on a national deal for Hi’s new line of hemp-derived THC seltzers. Continue reading →