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Daily Archive: October 3, 2016

Riding Single Malt Boom, Glenfiddich Mounts Innovation Push

With single malt far outpacing overall Scotch sales—up 9% in the U.S. last year, compared with a 0.4% decline for the total category, according to Impact Databank—William Grant & Sons’ Glenfiddich has been among the key growth drivers. Continue reading →

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Constellation Puts Canadian Wine Business On Block, Eyeing More Than $1 Billion

Constellation Brands has put its Canadian wine business on the block, and it’s likely to fetch more than $1 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal, which added that Constellation had already received several offers for the business. Continue reading →

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Wine Spectator: Lumber Liquidators Founder Looks to Bordeaux, Purchasing Château du Parc

An American businessman has purchased a Bordeaux château and is in negotiations to acquire four others. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for October 3, 2016

•Pernod Ricard has sold Frïs Vodka to Sazerac Co. for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for October 3, 2016

•Pennsylvania-based Boardroom Spirits has launched B, a 90-proof clear spirit distilled from beets. Continue reading →

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