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Suntory Pouring $77 Million Into Japanese Whisky Distilleries

Suntory is investing a planned $77 million over the next two years to boost operations and the visitor experience at its Japanese whisky distilleries as global demand continues to rise. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 10, 2023

Beam Suntory To Halt Sales Of Two High-End Japanese Whiskies Amid Shortage

With Japanese whisky surging in recent years and pressuring supply, Beam Suntory is set to temporarily discontinue its luxury-level Hakushu 12-year-old and Hibiki 17-year-old labels due to production constraints. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 25, 2018

Beam Suntory’s Sales Rise On The Strength Of Its Bourbon Range

Beam Suntory, the spirits arm of Japanese conglomerate Suntory Ltd., achieved a mid-single digit sales increase in the first nine months of 2016. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 4, 2016

Japanese Whisky Demand Soars In U.S., Straining Supply

As brown spirits of all kinds continue to boom, Japanese whisky is quickly gaining traction in the U.S., putting pressure on producers to ramp up their output. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 1, 2016

Beam Suntory Sees North America Sales Rise, Preps New Whisky Offering

Beam Suntory reported a strong performance in North America during its fiscal first quarter, ended in March, with growth led by its stable of whiskies, including Maker’s Mark and Canadian Club. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 12, 2015

Campari’s U.S. Depletions Rise 5%; Suntory Brands To Leave The Portfolio

Gruppo Campari continued its positive momentum in the U.S. market in the three months through March, its fiscal first quarter, as depletions in the States increased 5%, led by single-digit growth for the Wild Turkey and Skyy franchises, double-digit growth for its Tequila brands and continued progress for the Appleton rum portfolio. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 13, 2014