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Canadian Whisky At Forefront Of Brown Spirits Flavor Surge

In the summer of 2012, Constellation’s Black Velvet Canadian whisky brand went out on a limb and introduced a flavor nobody else offered—Toasted Caramel. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 21, 2013

WhiskyFest New York Returns To Original Format In 2014

Whisky Advocate magazine’s WhiskyFest New York will take place in 2014 on Wednesday, October 29th, at the Marriott Marquis Times Square. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 4, 2013

Independent Canadian Whisky Players Look To Move The Category Upscale

Shoppers seeking higher-end whiskies are far more likely to reach for a Bourbon or Scotch than a Canadian whisky, as the Canadian category has long struggled to move upscale. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 29, 2013

Diageo Debuts Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve In U.S.

Diageo North America is extending Johnnie Walker with a new upscale offering, Gold Label Reserve. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 22, 2013

Flavored Whiskies Drive Off-Premise Growth, As Premiumization Picks Up

Distilled spirit sales rose 2% by volume to 71.9 million cases in the 52-week period ending September 14, according to the latest figures from Nielsen. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 21, 2013

Single Malt Scotch Volumes Continue To Soar Even As Retail Prices Surge

After years of minimal increases at best, single malt Scotch prices are headed higher—in many cases sharply so. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 9, 2013

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