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Daily Archive: May 27, 2014

Interview, Part Two: Paul Ross, President And CEO, Edrington Americas

In this second part of our interview with Paul Ross, the Edrington Americas president and CEO discusses opportunities in the blended Scotch segment with the company’s Famous Grouse and Cutty Sark brands, as well as openings in upscale rum with Brugal and the upcoming launch of Snow Leopard vodka. Continue reading →

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Burgundy Exports Slide By Volume But Eke Out Value Gain

Burgundy wine exports fell 12% by volume in the first quarter of 2014, as shipments to key nations like the U.S. (-14%), U.K. (-28%) and Japan (-11%) saw double-digit decreases, according to the BIVB trade group. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for May 27, 2014

•Bacardi has officially launched the new XO expression of its Cognac brand, d’Ussé, originally reported by SND March 27. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing And Distilling News for May 27, 2014

•Pottsville, Pennsylvania-based D.G. Yuengling & Sons, Inc. will enter the Rhode Island market this June through a partnership with C&C Distributors, Inc. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 27, 2014