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Impact’s “Hot Brand” Spirits Continuing To Climb At Mid-Year

Earlier this year, Impact saluted the best-performing spirits brands in the industry with its annual “Hot Brands” honor roll. The list featured 11 labels from the Tequila, vodka, Canadian whisky, Bourbon, and liqueurs categories that soared to new heights in 2024. This year, those same brands have continued to see growth in control states through June, most of them at sturdy double-digit rates. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 11, 2025

William Grant & Sons Posts Sales Of $2.4 Billion For 2024

William Grant & Sons has posted sales down 6.5% to £1.8 billion ($2.4b) for the 12 months through last December, as profit before tax registered £388 million ($518m) on a 30% decline from the prior year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 29, 2025

Interview, Part 2: Paul Basford Of William Grant & Sons USA

In the second part of our interview, William Grant & Sons USA president and managing director Paul Basford discusses whiskey brands like Tullamore D.E.W. and Hudson, recent marketing efforts, and opportunities for innovation and potential acquisitions moving forward for the 3.4-million-case spirits player. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 3, 2023

William Grant & Sons Renews With Empire Merchants In New York

William Grant & Sons and Empire Merchants have extended their long-term partnership in the New York market for another five years, building on a relationship that’s been in place since the 1960s. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 1, 2023

William Grant Targets Premixed Cocktail Category With Batch & Bottle

William Grant & Sons is targeting the white-hot premixed cocktail market with a new brand, Batch & Bottle. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 19, 2022

Impact’s “Hot Prospect” Vodkas Show The Way Forward For Category

While vodka has been overshadowed by the robust growth of brown spirits lately, the category continues to grow, having expanded its U.S. depletions by nearly 7 million cases over the past five years, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 13, 2018

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