Daily Archive: February 18, 2025
Maker’s Mark Debuts Global Campaign Aimed At Next Generation Of Consumers
Maker’s Mark Bourbon, part of the Suntory Global Spirits portfolio, debuted a new multimillion-dollar global campaign over the weekend, aiming to combat tougher recent conditions in the whiskey market by highlighting the brand’s authenticity and history of making uncompromising decisions to boost quality. Continue reading →
U.S. Scotch Whisky Imports Rise By Volume, Dip By Value
Scotch whisky exports to the U.S. totaled £971 million ($1.2b) last year on a 0.7% decrease despite a 3.7% rise in volume to 132 million 700-ml. bottles (11m cases), according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). Continue reading →
Wine Spectator: Napa’s Historic Newton Vineyard Will Close Permanently
In a brief statement to its wine club members, Napa’s Newton Vineyard announced Feb. 13 that the winery is permanently closing. Continue reading →
DISCUS Hails India’s Slashing Of Bourbon Tariffs
While the industry has generally been on alert for higher trade hurdles recently, U.S. whiskey makers are set to see some relief in the promising India market, with that country pledging to reduce tariffs on Bourbon from 150% to 100%. Continue reading →
News Briefs for February 18, 2025
•Domaine Clarence Dillon is set to exclusively pour red and white wines at the 97th Oscars ceremony on March 2 for the third straight year, as official wine partner of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 18, 2025Illinois Cannabis Market Tops $2 Billion In 2024
The Illinois cannabis market—counting both adult-use and medical—set new records in 2024, with sales surpassing $2 billion. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 18, 2025
