Category Archives: Spirits

Hennessy Launches 1st U.S. Ad Plan for VSOP Privilege in 10 Years

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Hennessy announced “Harmony. Mastered from Chaos,” a dynamic new campaign that brings to life the multitude of complex variables that are artfully and expertly mastered by human touch to create the brand’s most harmonious blend, V.S.O.P Privilège. Launching yesterday (6/30), it’s the … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Mist Moonshine Joins Kentucky Distillers Assn

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

It’s the 28th member of the statewide association, whose members produce 90% of the world’s bourbon.

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CBrands Net Jumps 33% on 15% Gain in Sales

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Constellation Brands said net profit soared 33% $318 million, or $1.55 a share, in the first quarter on a 15% sales gain to $1.872 billion. Net sales for beer increased 19 percent. This was primarily due to a 15 percent … Continue reading →

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Irish Whiskey Exports to U.S. Up 19% in Year

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Irish whiskey exports to the U.S. jumped 19% last year to more than 3 million cases.  Over the past decade they have soared an astonishing 409%, according to International Wine & Spirits Research. Sales of Jameson, which holds 78.3% of … Continue reading →

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Michter’s Doubles Capacity, Puts All Its Product on Allocation

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Michter’s Distillery said it won’t be releasing its Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Bourbon during 2016. “The problem is every drop of our Toasted Barrel Bourbon that we release this year is one less drop of our Michter’s US*1 Bourbon that … Continue reading →

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Luxco Refreshes David Nicholson 1843 Packaging

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

The brand’s packaging refresh includes a sleeker, contemporary bottle and a cleaner label design. With the addition of a natural cork and embossing on the shoulder of the bottle, the packaging now reflects the award-winning bourbon inside. David Nicholson 1843 … Continue reading →

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