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Daily Archive: April 5, 2018

News Alert: Foley Acquires Rising Acrobat Label From Oregon’s King Estate

Foley Family Wines has acquired the fast-rising Acrobat brand from Oregon-based King Estate for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

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Whisky Advocate: China Prepares To Wage War On American Whiskey

Tucked among a list of 106 U.S. products—including global commodities like corn and soybeans, passenger vehicles, frozen animal heads, and cryptic-sounding chemicals—the sight of “whiskies” surely caused hearts to sink across Kentucky. Continue reading →

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Eyeing Bourbon Drinkers, Edrington Relaunches Naked Grouse As A Blended Malt

Edrington is targeting the small but growing blended malt Scotch whisky market with a revamp of its Naked Grouse label. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for April 5, 2018

•The Carlyle Group has acquired Australia-based Accolade Wines from fellow private equity firm CHAMP for A$1 billion ($770m). Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 5, 2018

•San Diego-based Green Flash Brewing has been sold to WC IPA LLC, a newly formed investor group, for an undisclosed amount. Continue reading →

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