Chile has emerged as one of the world’s leading producers of Pinot Noir. As a notably fickle grape, Pinot Noir has seemingly found its sweet spot within the cooler climates of the region. Located in Chimbarongo, just in the midst of the Colchagua Valley, exists Conosur’s winery. Founded in 1993 … Read the rest
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Bonfort’s Vodka Report 2018
By Editor-in-Chief, Natasha Swords
According to the Distilled Spirits Council, vodka has become the backbone of the spirits industry, accounting for 32% of all volume. In 2017, 71.3 million 9-liter cases of vodka were sold in the United States, generating $6.2 billion in revenue for distillers.
The Council states that … Read the rest
Fratelli Branca To Launch U.S. Import Company In Early 2019
Fratelli Branca announced it will launch its own import company in the United States in early 2019. The new venture, Branca USA, will be based in New York City and will transition from current importing and marketing partner, Infinium Spirits. Branca USA expects current distribution partnerships across the United … Read the rest
States May Regulate Cannabis Taxes Based On Alcohol Model
Representatives of the Distilled Spirits Council recently participated on panels examining marijuana legalization and retaliatory tariffs placed on U.S. spirits at the 2018 National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCLSA) Central/Western Regional Conference in Pasadena, California.
In a panel discussion on the rapidly changing landscape of cannabis legalization, Council … Read the rest
Proper No. Twelve Runs Out Of Stock
Eire Born Spirits today announced that demand for Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey rapidly outpaced supply, resulting in an out-of-stock situation in its original release markets of Ireland and the United States. The situation is a testament to the quality of the brand’s first expression, a fine blend of Irish … Read the rest
Retaliatory Tariffs’ Impact On Alcohol Industry
The Distilled Spirits Council recently participated in two events to highlight the importance of export markets to the U.S. spirits industry.
Distilled Spirits Council Senior Vice President for International Issues and Trade Christine LoCascio spoke at the Glass Packaging Institute’s annual meeting about the tremendous growth in U.S. … Read the rest
Sazerac Just Bought 19 Brands From Diageo
The Sazerac Company, one of America’s oldest family owned, privately held distillers, is purchasing 19 brands from Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across the spirits and beer categories.
The brands being purchased by Sazerac are Seagram’s V.O. Seagram’s 83, Seagram’s … Read the rest
Silverado Vineyards Moves to Pacific Southern Wine
Silverado Vineyards has appointed Pacific Southern Wine Company, based in Atlanta, to represent the winery in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. “We are delighted to partner with Pacific Southern to enhance our market presence, particularly in key on-premise accounts, and also to increase share of mind within our … Read the rest
Beach Whiskey Makes Four Major New Hires
The Beach Whiskey Company has announced four new major hires.
“We continue to be encouraged by the response to Beach Whiskey and American Harvest Organic Vodka from retailers, distributors and consumers,” said Chuck Trout, CEO of the Beach Whiskey Company. “As a result of our success with national chains … Read the rest
How Pernod Ricard Conceived Absolut Grapefruit
They ignited a new wave of vodka culture with their eye-popping ad campaigns in the late 1970s and ‘80s. They introduced a new spectrum of flavor possibilities to the spirit category and drove a Cosmo-ic frequency in the 1990s. They pinpointed ways to make vodka seem cool again to the … Read the rest
Steven Grasse Is At It Again
Photo: Steven Grasse
Spirits maverick Steven Grasse (creator of the Hendrick’s Gin brand), and his Tamworth Distilling and Mercantile team are on a mission to make the newly launched Old Hampshire Applejack Whiskey the official state spirit of New Hampshire. With a TV campaign across television, radio, print and digital … Read the rest
Romanian Spirits Producer’s New Distillery To Create 100 Jobs in Town of Carmel
Alexandrion Group, Romania’s largest spirits producer, announced site plan approval by the Planning Board of the Town of Carmel for the construction of its first U.S. distillery in Mid-Hudson, Putnam County, NY. The new distillery will produce premium spirits tailored to the U.S. market, such as whiskey, bourbon, … Read the rest
Lonerider Spirits’ 8-State Rollsout Begins in N.C.
Lonerider Brewing Company, an award-winning company brewing ales for outlaws, announced today the launch of sister craft distillery Lonerider Spirits. Lonerider Spirits’ first distilled spirit, a bourbon whiskey finished in sherry casks, will be released this fall in North Carolina and soon thereafter in the other eight states … Read the rest
Hamilton Distillers Selling Off Discounted Whiskey Barrels
Brewers seeking discounts on Whiskey Del Bac barrels can reach out directly to Hamilton Distillers tomorrow, Thursday, June 14th from 11AM to 4PM. The Arizona-based distillery will have a large selection of their used-barrels for sale at discounted prices.
Both Classic and Dorado barrels are available for sale … Read the rest