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Exclusive: Upscale Tequila Clase Azul Enters Six New States Via Deals With SWS, M.S. Walker, Eder

San Francisco-based importer Tequilas Premium is set to introduce its ultra-premium Clase Azul Tequila brand to six new markets, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Hawaii, Washington and South Carolina. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 23, 2012

News Briefs for June 18, 2012

•Phillips Distilling is launching two new flavor extensions to its UV vodka line—Chocolate Cake and Whipped. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 18, 2012

News Briefs for May 24, 2012

•Irish Distillers will relaunch its Yellow Spot Irish whiskey brand beginning in late May. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 24, 2012

Proximo Pours $10 Million Into New Campaign For Upscale Dobel Tequila

Proximo Spirits is hoping to take its high-end Dobel Tequila brand to the next level with a $10-million advertising campaign and related sponsorship and events activity in partnership with musician Perry Farrell. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 22, 2012

Diageo Reportedly Poised To Acquire Stake In Cuervo

Diageo could take a 20%-30% stake in Jose Cuervo in the coming weeks, Reuters reports. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 16, 2012

Tequila Thriving At Multiple Price Points, As 100%-Agave Labels Proliferate

The global Tequila category slowed to 1.5% growth in 2011, according to Impact Databank, but the U.S., by far Tequila’s largest global market, maintained a brisk growth pace, rising 5% to 12.4 million cases. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 4, 2012

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