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Bev Hires Tara Hannaford as President

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Hannaford comes to Bev from Casamigos where she was Vice President of Sales and played a pivotal role in the company’s exit for $1 billion. Hannaford has helped businesses successfully launch products in major U.S. markets, expand distribution, develop tailored … Continue reading →

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Glenlivet Intros 14 Year Old Expression

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The Glenlivet 14 Year Old ($55/750ml) is the first single malt whisky in The Glenlivet portfolio to be selectively finished in high-quality ex-Cognac casks.  It’s exclusive to the U.S. market. “With The Glenlivet 14 Year Old we’ve created something truly … Continue reading →

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Facebook: Bev/Al Ads Must Comply with Laws, Industry Codes

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

CNN breathlessly reported earlier this week that Facebook would “restrict sales and limit content related to alcohol and tobacco products.” The policy is a lot less draconian than CNN portrayed it.  For instance, a bev/al marketers won’t be shocked to … Continue reading →

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Hugh Reimers Quits Foley Family Wines

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

He had been president for less than two years.  Before joining Foley he had success at Jackson Family Wines.  To replace Reimers, Foley hired Shawn Schiffer to be president of Foley Family Wines and CEO of Epic Wines & Spirits, the company’s wine distribution … Continue reading →

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Trade Eights Expands Bottled Cocktail to Idaho

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

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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Beam Suntory Investing $60 Million In Clermont

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Beam Suntory broke ground today on the Fred B. Noe Craft Distillery, located on the same campus as Beam’s traditional distilling operations.  The Clermont complex will now be known as the James B. Beam Distilling Co., the company’s name immediately … Continue reading →

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