Category Archives: Distillery News

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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Bev/Al Lobbyists Cheer 51st Senator’s Backing of Tax Bill

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) became the 51st member of the United States Senate to officially endorse the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (S. 236). Senator Inhofe co-sponsorship of the bill means that a majority of members from both … Continue reading →

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Eastside Distilling’s Burnside Bourbon Hits Shelves

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Eastside Distilling, Inc. announced first deliveries of its new Burnside Bourbon, a bourbon with five components that has been finished in rare Oregon Oak. Burnside Bourbon is the creation of Eastside’s

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Pernod Ricard Americas Organic Growth Up 6%

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

But foreign exchange trimmed the reported growth rate to 9%.  In the fiscal first quarter, Pernod Ricard said sales in the Americas region reached €652 million, up from €649 million in the like year-earlier quarter. The company noted “continued dynamism … Continue reading →

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Sazerac Buys Stake in Indian Distiller

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Sazerac acquired part-ownership in John Distilleries Pvt. Ltd. from Gaja Capital, which will continue to remain partially invested in the company.  John Distilleries produces more than 13 million cases a year.

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Brown-Forman Releases French Oak Cast Woodford

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The French Oak Cask Fished Rye is the seventh Distillery Series expression. Woodford Reserve’s Distillery Series showcases Woodford Reserve’s continued commitment to providing an unmatched whiskey experience through innovation and

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