Category Archives: Distilled Spirits

Case Sales Grow 6.2% in Control States; Dollar Sales Up 8.5%

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

During July, Control States nine-liter spirits case sales grew 6.2% over the like year-earlier period opposite a fairly robust 4.6% comp, the National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association reports.  Control state spirits shelf dollars grew at 8.5% during July while trending … Continue reading →

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Jameson Creates Caskmates Hyperlocal Limited Editions

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Jameson Caskmates Hyperlocal Limited Editions were conceived when Bale Breaker Brewing (Yakima, Wash.) and Revolution Brewing (Chicago) traveled to Ireland to brew their signature beers to season Jameson casks. The process resulted in Jameson Caskmates Bale Breaker and Revolution Brewing Limited … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Trace Selects Charities for Fund-Raising Bottle Auction

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Buffalo Trace Distillery said it selected 400 charities to receive limited-edition bottles from its 6 millionth barrel of bourbon to non-profits across the country. “From organizations focused on those with autism to others helping veterans, we hope these wonderful charities … Continue reading →

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MGP to Release Bourbons Marking Start, Repeal of Prohibition

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

MGP will release Remus Repeal Reserve Series III Straight Bourbon Whiskey ($84.99) on Nov. 13, the birthdate of brand namesake George Remus. This release is accompanied with a tasting series that leads up to Dec. 5, National Prohibition Repeal Day. MGP … Continue reading →

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Red Wine Still Dominates Retail, Hard Seltzer Puts Cider at Risk: Drizly

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Red Wine Still Dominates Retail, Hard Seltzer Puts Cider at Risk: Drizly Drawing data from its 1,400 retail partners, Drizly said it expects red wine to be one of the strongest contenders for sales this fall.  “Each year, we see … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Acts to Mobilize Spirits Consumers

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Distillers of all shapes and sizes have the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.  Craft distillers have the American Distilling Institute.   Distillers in Kentucky have the Kentucky Distillers Association.  Wholesalers, of course, have Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America.  But … Continue reading →

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