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Glenmorangie Making Gains In An Increasingly Competitive Single Malt Category

While Moët Hennessy USA is best known for its Cognac and Champagne brands, the company also has seen strong progress for its Glenmorangie single malt Scotch whisky brand. Glenmorangie has more than doubled in the U.S. since 2010, rising 7% to 126,000 cases in the 12 months through November, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 7, 2016

News Briefs for March 4, 2016

•Anheuser-Busch InBev has partnered with mobile shopping app Ibotta to offer cash-back rebates on ABI products in retail outlets and restaurants. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 4, 2016

Exclusive: Southern Enters Nebraska, Acquiring Sterling

Southern Wine & Spirits has reached an agreement to acquire Sterling Distributing Company of Nebraska, in a deal that gains Southern entry into one of the few non-franchise markets where it hasn’t been present. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 10, 2016

Exclusive: Moët Hennessy USA Re-Ups With Southern In Key States, But Sheds Doubt On Becoming 100% Aligned

Moët Hennessy USA has renewed its distribution agreements with Southern Wine & Spirits in the key states of California, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, Washington, Kentucky, Hawaii, Indiana, South Carolina, Oregon (for wine only) and Alaska, as well as 17 control markets. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 20, 2016

Interview: John Esposito On Plans For High West Distillery

With 40 years of industry experience leading such companies as Schieffelin & Somerset, Bacardi North America, Moët Hennessy USA and most recently Stoli Group USA, John Esposito joined Park City, Utah-based High West Distillery as chief commercial officer in October 2015. High West was founded in 2004 by David Perkins, and its first craft spirits hit the market in 2007 with the release of Rendezvous rye, comprised of whiskey sourced from Indiana-based MGP Ingredients. Over the last eight years, High West has released several additional labels sourced from outside distilleries while also making its own spirits, such as OMG Pure rye unaged whiskey. In late 2014, the company opened a new distillery at the Blue Sky Ranch just outside Park City, which will eventually have a 200,000-case capacity. SND’s Susannah Skiver Barton recently spoke with Esposito about his new role and the company’s future plans. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 10, 2015

John Esposito Tapped As High West Chief Commercial Officer, Ruvo Joins Board

John Esposito has joined the executive team at Utah’s High West Distillery. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 28, 2015

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