Category Archives: Spirits

25 Representatives Call for Reversal of Havana Club License

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Joel Whitaker

Twenty-five members of Congress signed a letter calling for a reversal of the Obama Administration’s “unprecedented decision to grant a license to allow Cubaexport, an entity wholly owned by the Cuban government, to renew an expired trademark for Havana Club … Continue reading →

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Now There’s a Distributor Who Welcomes Truly Small Brands

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Joel Whitaker

Any maker of wine, spirits or beer – regardless of size – can easily set up distribution through Liberation Distribution (LibDib), which is launching today in California and New York.  It’s expected to launch in other states later this year. … Continue reading →

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Brown-Forman Sees 3-5% Average Growth for Jack Daniel’s Over 10 Years

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

What’s next for Jack Daniel’s, a brand family that has shown a 5% average annual growth in shipments over the past 30 years? Brown-Forman’s approach to brand building is “continued thoughtful innovation,” Mark McCallum, EVP/President, Jack Daniel’s Brands, told an … Continue reading →

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Bacardi: We’ve Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Our view on the climate change controversy is simple:  We don’t think it matters whether it is true or not.  A great deal of the measures to reduce climate change can improve the efficiency and profitability of business, and therefore … Continue reading →

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Quintessential to Import Alexandre Relvas Wines

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Casa Agricola Alexandre Relvas, the family-owned Portuguese producer, selected  Quintessential, to represent its wines in the U.S. Alexandre Relvas, Jr. is chief winemaker, and his younger brother Antonio, handles the commercial side of the business. “Wine lovers are only lately … Continue reading →

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Bacardi Honors 11 For Environmental Achievements

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Bacardi Ltd. honors 11 employees, teams and facilities received recognition for their outstanding environmental achievements within five different award categories. From new bottle recycling plants in India, using reclaimed Martini cork plugs for building materials, and a no straws campaign, … Continue reading →

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