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Daily Archive: March 19, 2014

Exclusive: Whiskies Lead Impact’s Spirits “Hot Brands” List

Impact’s annual “Hot Brands” spirits honor roll leaves little doubt that the brown spirits segment—led by whisk(e)y—continues to be the key driver behind gains in the overall spirits market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 19, 2014

Spain’s Torres Moves To Ste. Michelle From Dreyfus, Ashby In U.S.

Prominent Spanish producer Miguel Torres is set to shift its U.S. importing rights from Dreyfus, Ashby & Co. to Ste. Michelle Wine Estates in May. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for March 19, 2014

•Rioja-based wine producer Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España (CUNE) has agreed to acquire Japanese wine distributor Mikuni Wine Co., based in Tokyo, from Mikuni Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Ltd., for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 19, 2014

•Houston’s Saint Arnold Brewing Co. has released its first year-round entry in more than two years. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 19, 2014