Daily Archive: June 1, 2016
Bacardi Ups Ante In Havana Club Battle, Unveiling New Expression And National Distribution
While it remains locked in a trademark battle with Pernod Ricard over the Havana Club rum label in the U.S. market, Bacardi has unveiled plans to back its Puerto Rico-produced version of its Havana Club brand with a new Anejo Clasico dark rum, a national distribution footprint and a fresh advertising campaign. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 1, 2016Cuervo IPO Reportedly Slated For Third Quarter
Casa Cuervo, owned by the Beckmann family, is solidifying plans toward a third-quarter IPO valued between $500 million and $1 billion, Bloomberg reports. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 1, 2016News Briefs for June 1, 2016
•Hailstorms and other severe weather wreaked havoc on the Cognac region last week, damaging more than 10,000 acres of vineyards—nearly 10% of the overall crop. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 1, 2016Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 1, 2016
•North Texas-based Western Son Distillery is adding Western Son Apricot Flavored Vodka to their lineup. Continue reading →
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