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Daily Archive: July 9, 2014

Wine Spectator: Chilean Winemakers Decry Proposed Tax Hike

Chilean winemakers and grapegrowers are deeply alarmed about a proposed tax hike they believe could put some of them out of business, Wine Spectator reports. Continue reading →

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Drinks Industry Stands Out On Forbes Richest Families List

A wealth of families have made a fortune in the drinks industry, according to a new Forbes report on America’s richest families that appears in the magazine’s July 21st issue. Continue reading →

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Heaven Hill Acquires Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur

Heaven Hill Distilleries has augmented its liqueur stable with the acquisition of Domaine de Canton, a ginger liqueur, from Miami-based Maurice Cooper et Cie. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for July 9, 2014

•Campari America’s Skyy vodka has unveiled a new U.S. campaign entitled “West of Expected.” Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for July 9, 2014

•Shiner, Texas-based Spoetzl Brewery has aligned with seven distributors in Massachusetts for the launch of its Shiner beers statewide this month. Continue reading →

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