Daily Archive: January 6, 2020
Exclusive: Diageo Tests The Non-Alcohol Sector Again With Stake In Chicago-Based Ritual Zero Proof
Diageo brand accelerator Distill Ventures has acquired a minority stake in non-alcohol spirits producer Ritual Zero Proof, bringing the Chicago-based company into the fold. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 6, 2020Wine World Mourns The Passing Of Beaujolais Legend Georges Duboeuf
As reported in SND’s news alert yesterday, Beaujolais winemaker Georges Duboeuf died of a stroke over the weekend at his home in Romanèche-Thorins near Lyon at age 86. Wine Spectator has more on Duboeuf’s life and achievements.
Posted in News on January 6, 2020Whisky Advocate On The Great Rye Whiskey Revival
“For many drinkers, Bourbon can be a bit too sweet,” says Todd Leopold, distiller and co-founder at Leopold Bros. in Denver. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 6, 2020News Briefs for January 6, 2020
•Austin, Texas-based Milestone Brands has announced a new joint venture with Mexico’s Grupo PSA to bring Campo Bravo, a 100% agave Tequila, to the U.S. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 6, 2020Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 6, 2020
•Baltimore-based Heavy Seas Beer is releasing Dry January, a hazy IPA. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 6, 2020Beaujolais Icon Georges Duboeuf Dies At 86
Georges Duboeuf, a winemaking icon of France’s Beaujolais region and a force in promoting Beaujolais in the U.S., passed away yesterday after suffering a stroke at his home in Romanèche-Thorins near Lyon, the Agence France Presse reports. He was 86. Continue reading →
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