Tag Archive: whisky
Interview: Michael Binstein Talks Whisky
Binny’s Beverage Depot owner Michael Binstein has been at the forefront of America’s current whisky boom, using a variety of creative strategies that were put in place well ahead of the category’s growth explosion. In this interview with SND, Binstein discusses his approach to whisky and how he has tapped into the current renaissance. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 19, 2013Pernod To Launch New “Mystery Whisky,” Glenlivet Alpha
Pernod’s Chivas Brothers unit says it’s breaking new ground with the launch of Glenlivet Alpha, a so-called “blind whisky,” that will be released without cask information, tasting notes and other descriptive info. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 8, 2013Pernod To Debut New Canadian Whisky, Pike Creek
Pernod Ricard USA will release a new small-batch Canadian whisky brand, Pike Creek, beginning next month in select markets including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina, New York and New Hampshire. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 7, 2013Rémy Doubling Production At Bruichladdich
After acquiring Islay’s Bruichladdich Scotch whisky distillery for $90 million last September, Rémy Cointreau says it’s hiking production at the facility in anticipation of future demand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 27, 2013DISCUS: Whiskies Drove U.S. Spirits Growth In 2012
At a presentation to journalists and analysts in New York today, the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) said the ongoing whisk(e)y renaissance and consumer trading up led to a 4.5% rise in spirits supplier revenues in the U.S. market last year, to $21.3 billion. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 6, 2013Whisky Advocate Names William Grant & Sons Distiller Of The Year
Whisky Advocate has named William Grant & Sons as its Distiller of the Year, citing the 125-year-old company’s recent flurry of innovation. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 1, 2013
