Category Archives: Spirits

Beam Suntory Taps Albert Baladi to Lead Americas Region

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Beam Suntory named Albert Baladi, currently President of its International region, to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer and President, Americas.  He succeeds Tim Hassett, who has served as President of the Americas region for the past three … Continue reading →

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Miami Club Partners in Launch of Coffee-Infused Rum

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Grand Havana (“GH”) and Miami Club Rum launched a three-year collaboration to launch “Cuban Coffee Infused Rum,” a collective, creative partnership – the group’s first-ever brand

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Breakthru Beverage Acquires Bacchus Importers

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Breakthru Beverage Group said it acquired Bacchus Importers, Ltd., a boutique fine wine and spirits wholesaler in Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. Bacchus has been owned by the Merinoff family since 1994. While this acquisition will formally bring the full … Continue reading →

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For Holidays, Patron Debuts 2017 Silver, 1-Liter Bottle

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Patrón Tequila introduces this year’s Patrón Silver One-Liter Limited Edition bottle.  This third in a series of collectible large-size bottle designs for the holidays is inspired by Mexico’s tradition of

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Whyte & Mackay Launches Shackleton Scotch

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Whyte & Mackay, the world’s fifth largest producer of Scotch whisky, launched Shackleton Blend Malt Scotch Whisky in the U.S. markets. Shackleton Blended Malt combines select Highland Single Malts to capture the spirit of the original whisky commissioned by

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Remy Martin Launches Carte Blanche Merpins

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

It’s a 2,000-bottle assortment available in the U.S. for $500.  It’s the first blend created by Baptiste Loiseau, who was named cellar master in 2014 and granted “carte blanche,” or free reign, to utilize his cognac expertise to select a … Continue reading →

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