Tag Archive: Hennessy
Interview: Binny’s Brett Pontoni Discusses The Brown Spirits Boom
Chicago-based retail giant Binny’s Beverage Depot has placed a big bet on brown spirits over recent years, building up its inventory of mainstream, craft and rare offerings, and investing in its Whiskey Hotline, manned by a dedicated staff of full-time professionals. With its Scotch, Bourbon and Cognac sales surging, the 35-store chain is now seeing brown spirits enthusiasm extend to Armagnac, American brandy and rum. SND senior editor Christina Jelski recently caught up with Binny’s spirits buyer Brett Pontoni to talk trends in the booming brown spirits arena. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 22, 2017Spurred By Surging Hennessy, Cognac Reaches Record Highs In 2016
Spurred by significant growth in the U.S. market, Cognac exports reached record highs in volume and value in 2016, according to the BNIC trade group. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 18, 2017News Briefs for October 26, 2016
•Hennessy is releasing the first in a series of “single-batch, bespoke” Cognacs with the launch of Master Blender’s Selection No. 1. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 26, 2016Cognac On Pace To Hit Major Milestones In U.S. Market This Year
Heading into the spirits market’s crucial holiday selling period, the high-flying Cognac category shows no signs of slowing down. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 10, 2016Top Spirits Brands Enjoy Strong First Half As Tito’s Surge Continues
The U.S. spirits market’s top 50 brands enjoyed a strong first half of this year, with aggregate growth of 4.4% in control states, according to NABCA, and a 3.9% gain in IRI channels. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 30, 2016News Briefs for July 12, 2016
•Hennessy is introducing the newest edition in its VS artist bottle series, featuring a partnership with Brooklyn tattoo artist Scott Campbell. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 12, 2016
