Monthly Archives: October 2018

What We’re Reading —

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Italy’s vineyards being tested by the effects of climate change  In a region celebrated for the prosecco and pinot grigio it ships around the world, Italy’s particularly sensitive white wine grapes have become a telltale of even gradual temperature increases … Continue reading →

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Jose Cuervo Distiller’s Sales Jump 11.1%, Volume Up 8.1%

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Becle S.A.B. said depletion growth was strong across all regions during the third quarter, including the second consecutive quarter

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Devils River Whiskey Adds 117-Proof Bourbon

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Retailing at $39.99 for a 750 ml bottle, Devils River Barrel Strength is a high rye bourbon with an unapologetically bold

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Consumer Sentiment Reaches a High

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index has been higher thus far in 2018 (98.5) than in any prior year since 2000,

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Want To Start A Distillery? Read This In an interview with Forbes, Kellie Shevlin, executive director of the Craft Beverage Expo (Louisville, Ky., Dec. 4-9), tells all.  Shevlin

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ABI’s Global Earnings Plunge 37.5%, Dividend Slashed 50%

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Globally, ABI said revenue grew 4.5% in the third quarter, while volume grew 0.5%.  ABI\s own beer volumes were up 0.5%, but

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