Monthly Archives: August 2019

Foley Family Wines Acquires 2 Top Vineyards

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Foley Family Wines (FFW) acquired Huntington Hill Vineyards in Willamette Valley, Ore., and Chalk Ridge Vineyard in Russian River Valley, Calif.  Each vineyard will support Foley’s rapidly growing luxury wine portfolio, which includes The Four Graces from Willamette Valley and … Continue reading →

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Spirits Sales Rise 13% on 23% Jump in Volume

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The latest data from IRI shows sales of imported and domestic spirits in the four weeks ended Aug. 11 were 12.8% higher than a year earlier.  Volume was up 23.1%. Domestic sales rose 10.2% to $210.7 million on a 15% … Continue reading →

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Beer Shipments Fall 2.5% in July: Beer Institute

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

July’s shipments of 14.8 million barrels brings year-to-date totals to 97.4 million barrels, down 1.7% from a year earlier. Beer Institute chief economist Michael Ulrich estimates consumer retail spending on domestically produced beer was down 0.2% in July. July’s decline … Continue reading →

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Pure Azul Beverage Co. Launches Sparkling Tequila RTD

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Azulana is Pure Azul’s first product and is made with 100% blue agave tequila and produced in Jalisco, Mexico. A portion of proceeds will go towards philanthropic initiatives developed by Mexico’s former president, President Vicente Fox

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The Glenlivet Intros 14 Year Old at New York Fashion Week

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Exclusive events, pop-ups and its custom co-designed Prabal Gurung x The Glenlivet flask & flask bag will mark the launch of The Glenlivet 14 Year Old. In addition to these NYFW events, The Glenlivet will be extending its influence within … Continue reading →

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Guinness Creates 3 Pop-Up Bars to Support Rebuilding Devastated Areas

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The three bars will celebrate Team Rubicon, which mobilizes veterans to leverage their skills and experience to help people prepare, respond and recover from disasters and humanitarian crises. The three bars will be built by renowned designer and engineer Jimmy … Continue reading →

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