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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

News Briefs for May 18, 2015

•Florida-based Mahalo Spirits Group has partnered with Kentucky’s Bardstown Bourbon Company with plans to develop new Bourbon brands produced at Bardstown’s Nelson County distillery, which is currently under construction. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 18, 2015

On-Premise Update: Key Players Innovate To Target Millennial Tastes

While the inclement weather thwarted on-premise growth in the first few months of the year, the channel’s foundation appears strong amid a flurry of innovation that’s frequently targeting a key demographic: Millennial consumers. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 14, 2015

Beam Suntory Sees North America Sales Rise, Preps New Whisky Offering

Beam Suntory reported a strong performance in North America during its fiscal first quarter, ended in March, with growth led by its stable of whiskies, including Maker’s Mark and Canadian Club. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 12, 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

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