Category Archives: Spirits

Remy Cointreau Organic Sales Fall 11.2% in Year, Net Plunges 27%

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Remy Cointreau notes that Fiscal 2020, which ended March 31, “was a singular year with the combined effects of (1) a global pandemic that severely limited consumption of spirits in the on-trade segment and purchases at airports, (2) the threat … Continue reading →

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Mass. House OKs Cocktails-to-Go

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council commended the Massachusetts House for passing legislation allowing restaurants and bars to sell cocktails to-go, calling the measure “an important lifeline for hospitality businesses struggling to recover from the economic hardships caused by COVID-19.” House Bill 4767 … Continue reading →

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Hoosier Brewing Co. Ad for Hand Sanitizer on Wash Post Website

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Hand Sanitizer by the Gallon Gallons of Liquid Hand Sanitizer, hand crafted by Hoosier Brewing Company in Indiana, USA Shop Now We have to admit that we were surprised when this ad from Hoosier Brewing Co. popped up embedded in … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Trace Moves Race to Virtual

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Buffalo Trace Distillery’s 19th annual Great Buffalo Chase 5K, traditionally held on the Fourth of July and attracting top runs to the Distillery,  will be held virtually this summer for the  first time. Historically, this summer holiday classic has taken … Continue reading →

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Diageo Moves to Southern Glazer’s in New York

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Diageo North America confirmed it is dropping Empire Merchants as its distributor in New York State beginning Sept. 1.  Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits will represent Diageo in New York State.  “This change will bring scale, alongside enhanced capabilities and analytics, … Continue reading →

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Off-Premise Sales Up 24.8% in Year, 5.4% in 1 Week: Nielsen

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Spirits again led growth in off-premise sales, up 33.1% from a year earlier, 8.1% from the prior week, Nielsen reported.  Wine was up 27.2%, but down 1.9% vs. the prior week.  Beer/FMB/cider growth is up 20.9% from a year earlier … Continue reading →

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