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Beam Suntory Boosted By Bourbon Growth In Its First Half

Beam Suntory posted a North American sales increase in its first half ended in June, as double-digit gains across its Bourbon portfolio—including Maker’s Mark, Knob Creek and Basil Hayden’s—propelled growth. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 11, 2015

Maker’s Mark Prevails In California Labeling Suit

Maker’s Mark is toasting a victory in federal court, after Judge John Houston dismissed a class action case accusing the Beam Suntory Bourbon brand of false advertising. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 29, 2015

Bulleit The Latest In Class-Action Labeling Suit Crosshairs

Diageo is defending its Bulleit Bourbon brand after a lawsuit was filed in a U.S. district court in San Diego this week over the brand’s labeling. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 4, 2015

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 8, 2015

•San Francisco-based Speakeasy Ales & Lagers is expanding its brewery production volume by 500%, from 15,000 barrels to 90,000 barrels annually. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 8, 2015

Maker’s Mark Gains Victory In Florida Labeling Suit

Beam Suntory won a victory in a Florida federal court yesterday when U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle dismissed a class action lawsuit challenging Maker’s Mark Bourbon’s label claims that it is “handmade.” Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 6, 2015

Exclusive: Whisk(e)y Looms Large Among Spirits “Hot Brands,” As Vodka Also Has Strong Showing

2014 was a challenging year for the U.S. spirits market. Growth has been slowing over the past few years, and many of the market’s top sellers lost ground last year. Despite this, there was an abundance of standout performers across the market, as evidenced by the impressive breadth of the latest list of Impact “Hot Brands,” which includes 20 spirits entries. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 19, 2015

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