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Japanese Whisky Makers Look To Lock In Standards As Growth Continues

Japanese whiskies have been among the most sought-after bottlings in the global whisky market in recent years, with the category gaining interest among both the connoisseur set and more casual consumers, even as supply constraints have put limits on growth. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 27, 2025

Suntory’s Spirits Business Up Single-Digits In H1

Suntory Holdings saw revenues in its beverage alcohol unit, which includes Suntory Global Spirits, increase 3.5% to $3.4 billion in the first half of the year, with operating profit rising 18% to $725 million. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 15, 2024

News Briefs for September 19, 2023

•The House of Suntory has announced two centennial celebration bottles of Hibiki Japanese blended whisky to mark its 100th Anniversary: a centennial release of Hibiki 21-Year-Old and a limited-edition bottle design of Hibiki Japanese Harmony. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 19, 2023

Beam Suntory Posts First-Half Sales Up 10%, Sees U.S. Market Improving

Beam Suntory saw 10% growth in the first half of the year, as the company said strong growth in its Asia Pacific and International segments “helped balance out a challenging market in North America, which was flat versus the first half last year as the business contends with a slowdown in consumer demand in the U.S. and the category resets post-Covid.” Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 16, 2023

Beam Suntory’s Sales Rise 11% In 2022, Including 8% Gain In North America

Beam Suntory saw net sales rise 10.5% last year, showing 24% growth versus the pre-pandemic year of 2019. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 15, 2023

News Briefs for October 19, 2021

•Ireland’s Waterford Whisky, founded by industry veteran Mark Reynier, has unveiled a new whisky called The Cuvée, which will become the distillery’s flagship offering. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 19, 2021

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