Monthly Archive: August 2015
News Briefs for August 28, 2015
•Brown-Forman is rolling out the latest edition of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, commemorating the birthday of the company’s founder George Garvin Brown. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 28, 2015Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 28, 2015
•Eugene, Oregon’s Ninkasi Brewing Company is entering the New York market in late September through a partnership with distributor Sheehan Family Companies. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 28, 2015Absolut Writedown Hurts Pernod’s Profits, But Company Carves Out 2% Sales Growth
Pernod Ricard achieved 2% organic sales growth in its recently ended fiscal year (positive currency exchange impact pushed reported sales to +8%), but its flagship Absolut vodka brand is weighing down the French drinks giant. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 27, 2015News Briefs for August 27, 2015
•Bacardi Ltd.’s John Dewar & Sons unit has unveiled a new single malt Scotch range produced at its Royal Brackla distillery in Nairn, Scotland. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 27, 2015Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 27, 2015
•San Francisco craft brewer 21st Amendment is launching Toaster Pastry, an India-style red ale. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 27, 2015Copper Cane Targets 1 Million Cases Within Five Years, Preps Elouan Extensions
Following its sale of the Meiomi wine brand to Constellation for $315 million earlier this summer, Joe Wagner’s Copper Cane Wines has set the goal of reaching 1 million cases within five years, with Oregon label Elouan expected to play a key part. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 26, 2015
