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Diageo Brands Lead Impact’s “Hot Prospect” Tequilas

As recently as 2013, the above-$25 Tequila category had total U.S. volume of 4.7 million cases, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 24, 2018

Report: Suitors Line Up For Cannabis Producer Aphria

Altria Group, the parent company of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Philip Morris USA, is reportedly in talks to acquire a stake in Canadian cannabis producer Aphria. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 12, 2018

News Briefs for October 5, 2018

•In case you missed yesterday’s News Alert, Beam Suntory has named Albert Baladi to succeed Matt Shattock as CEO, effective April 2019. Baladi, who has been with Beam Suntory since 2011, is currently the spirits giant’s COO and president for North America. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 5, 2018

News Briefs for September 19, 2018

•Denny Potter has been named master distiller and general manager for Beam Suntory-owned Bourbon producer Maker’s Mark. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 19, 2018

Whisky Advocate On Diageo’s Investment In American Single Malt

Another American whiskey brand is partnering with a major multinational spirits company. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 13, 2018

Diageo-Backed Distill Ventures Invests In Oregon’s Westward Whiskey

Diageo-backed drinks accelerator Distill Ventures has added House Spirits’ Westward American single malt whiskey to its portfolio, making an undisclosed minority investment in the brand, whose distillery is based in Portland, Oregon. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 12, 2018

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