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Daily Archive: January 27, 2014

Diageo’s Post-Cuervo Tequila Strategy Emerges, With Two Deals In Three Weeks

Speaking to SND just after Diageo’s joint play for prestige Tequila DeLéon with Sean Combs, Diageo North America president Larry Schwartz said his company was eyeing more activity in Tequila. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 27, 2014

Devotion Vodka Expands Into National Distribution

Billed as the first gluten-free and sugar-free spirit in the U.S. market, Devotion Vodka is expanding to 49 states this year, its owner, Devotion Spirits Inc. of Red Bank, N.J., announced. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 27, 2014

News Briefs for January 27, 2014

Proximo Spirits is set to triple production of Hangar 1 vodka, investing $3-$5 million in a new production space. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 27, 2014

•Portland, Oregon’s Clear Creek Distillery has been acquired by Hood River Distillers Inc. in a deal that will close at the end of the month. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 27, 2014

Eric Vallat Replaces Piana As Rémy Martin CEO

Rémy Cointreau has quickly filled the leadership void at its flagship Rémy Martin, appointing Eric Vallat as CEO of the Cognac house. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 27, 2014