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Upscale Bourbons Showing Steady Growth In The Year-To-Date

For the first time in a quarter-century, U.S. consumers drank less American whiskey last year than in the previous year—however, thanks to consistent premiumization trends, the category grew in dollar terms, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 17, 2024

News Briefs for August 26, 2024

•Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has appointed Jamie Gruwer as senior vice president, national accounts on-premise, effective today. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 26, 2024

News Alert: Beam Suntory Rebranded To Suntory Global Spirits, Aiming For $10B In Sales

It’s now been a decade since Suntory Holdings agreed to acquire the former Beam Inc. for $16 billion. As Suntory marks that milestone, it’s rebranding Beam Suntory as Suntory Global Spirits to reflect the increasing globalization of the business and the ambitious goals it has set for the future. Among them, the company is aiming to roughly double Suntory Global Spirits’ sales to $10 billion by 2030. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 30, 2024

Beam Suntory Names Constellation Veteran John Alvarado As Chief Brands Officer For The U.S.

Beam Suntory has appointed Constellation veteran John Alvarado as U.S. chief brands officer, effective April 8, leading marketing for the company.

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Posted in News on March 21, 2024

Interview: Beam Suntory President And CEO Greg Hughes

Late last week, third-ranked global spirits marketer Beam Suntory posted full-year net sales up 7% to $5.6 billion.  Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 20, 2024

News Briefs for December 22, 2023

•A new Old Forester 117 Series, The Latest A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength, and newcomers from Milam & Greene and Union Horse Distilling are among the offerings featured in Whisky Advocate’s latest weekly roundup.

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Posted in News on December 22, 2023

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