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Daily Archive: December 27, 2013

RumChata Revs Up Cream Liqueur Category In Peak Holiday Season

With the holidays upon us, it’s now the peak selling season for cream liqueurs. That spirits subcategory was one of the biggest growers in the U.S. market last year, rising by 10% to 3.14 million cases, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 27, 2013

Duckhorn, Trinchero Tussle Over Duck Commander Wines

Napa-based Duckhorn Wine Company is suing Trinchero Family Estates over the latter’s recently introduced Duck Commander brand of wines, alleging that Duck Commander’s name and motif infringe on the Duckhorn trademark. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 27, 2013

Control State Spirits Sales Slide In November

Distilled spirits volume declined in control states in the month of November, falling by an aggregate 2.8% in the 18 control jurisdictions. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 27, 2013

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 27, 2013

•Athens, Georgia brewer Terrapin Beer Company is set to add a new entry to its Side Project Series, Pineapple Express. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 27, 2013