Category Archives: Distilled Spirits

Marie Brizard to Sell Porto Pitters Unit

Financially troubled Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits said it agreed to sell the Porto Pitters brand along with its related business. In accordance with the guarantees it gave to the French Anti-Trust Authority, Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits has entered … Continue reading

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Wine.com Selling Spirits

Wine.com is currently selling spirits in New York and Florida and will launch in New Jersey in August and California in September. “Wine.com has serviced consumers with wine for 21 years – offering a comprehensive array of spirits is a … Continue reading

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Now, NC Residents Can Sample Liquor in ABC Stores

Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law new legislation allowing North Carolina consumers to sample distilled spirits products at tasting events held in state ABC stores. “Today’s spirits consumers are fascinated by cocktail culture and want to learn more about the … Continue reading

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Diageo North American Sales Rise 8% on 2% Higher Volume

That’s based on reported numbers.  Diageo said its organic growth in North America – its largest market, representing 35% of total sales — saw sales rise just 5% on a 2% volume increase. Selling 19 spirits brands to Sazerac Co. … Continue reading

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Marie Brizard Sales Fall 18.4% in Americas, 3.4% Globally

Marie Brizard Wines & Spirits reports net sales in the Americas were down 18.4% in the second quarter, explaining that “the vodka market remains polarized with, on one hand, a leading player whose sales are growing rapidly, driving growth in … Continue reading

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Trade Eights Expands Bottled Cocktail to Idaho

Idaho Wine Merchant is the distributor. All three of Trade Eights Cocktails’ flavors — Grapefruit Honey +Vodka, Hibiscus Lime +Gin, and Ginger Citrus +Whiskey — are now available in Idaho. “Today’s consumers are interested in more premium, higher quality alcohol … Continue reading

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