Category Archives: Craft Spirits

Pernod Ricard Acquires Firestone & Robertson Distilling

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

It’s the second American craft spirits acquisition by Pernod this year, following Rabbit Hole.  The deal includes Whiskey Ranch, a state-of-the-art distillery minutes from downtown Fort Worth.  Terms weren’t disclosed. The Fort Worth, Texas, distillery is known for TX Blended … Continue reading →

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Largest A-B Distributor Adding Spirits to Portfolio

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Silver Eagle Distributors, the nation’s largest Anheuser-Busch distributor and the second largest independent beer distributor in

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For 1st Time Since Civil War, Excise Taxes May Drop

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

There’s a chance that – for the first time since the Civil War – excise taxes may be reduced, thanks to the Craft Beverage Modernization Act. To help move from” chance” to “certainty,” Distilled Spirits Council members will call their … Continue reading →

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70% of U.S. Drinkers Prefer Artisanal Craft Methods

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

That’s the key finding of a survey by Eau Claire Distillery, a Canadian farm-to-glass distillery. Nearly 70% of survey respondents stated that they either ask for or prefer craft spirits when ordering a drink at a restaurant or bar and

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