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News Briefs for February 11, 2020

•Glenmorangie The Cadboll Estate, Bruichladdich Black Art, and new bottlings from Kilbeggan and Conecuh Brands are among the offerings included in Whisky Advocate’s latest whiskey roundup. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 11, 2020

With A Revamped Spirits Portfolio, Halewood Looks To Build On Its U.S. Success

Since the arrival of CEO Stewart Hainsworth in June 2015, U.K.-based Halewood Wines & Spirits has undertaken a flurry of investments and acquisitions focused on upscale craft brands, ranging from its Liverpool gin brand to West Cork Distillers in Ireland. Hainsworth is now readying a significant push in the U.S. market, where the company’s key success so far has been Crabbie’s ginger beer. Crabbie’s was an Impact “Hot Brand” in 2015 up 62% to nearly 400,000 (2.25-gallon) cases, but it has faced some pressure since then. SND recently spoke with Hainsworth at the Liverpool-based company’s London offices. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 14, 2017