Category Archives: Spirits

Biggar & Leith Imports 1st Luxury Italian Gin to U.S.

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Biggar & Leith, Montclair, N.J., launched Malfy Gin, the first luxury Italian gin to be imported into the United States. Malfy Gin will be distributed by Young’s Market Co. in ten markets: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, … Continue reading →

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Increasing Demand for Domestic Vodka Seen Continuing Through 2020

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Demand for vodka is expected to grow at a 6% pace through 2020, according to Technovio, a market research firm. “There has been a significant increase in per capita incomes,” at least since the Great Recession, the firm says. With … Continue reading →

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Proximo Spirits Intros Creyente Mezcal Joven

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

It’s a blend of two 100% Espadín agave mezcals from separate regions of Oaxaca, and is available in most states. Creyente begins with the selection and harvest of the finest quality Espadín agave from the regions of Tlacolula and Yautepec. … Continue reading →

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Brown-Forman Net Jumps 56% as Fiscal 2016 Sales Ease 2%

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Brown-Forman Corp. said net sales for fiscal 2016, ended April 30, were $4.011 billion, a 2% decrease from the prior fiscal year’s sales.  The company blamed foreign exchange for the sales decline, saying that without ForEx impact, the company’s sales … Continue reading →

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Newsweek Names Brown-Forman ‘Greenest’ Bev/Al Company

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

In 2014 Brown-Forman set new, more aggressive environmental sustainability goals focused on reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, sending zero waste to landfill, and increasing the efficiency of water use and wastewater discharges. The result:  The company has just been named … Continue reading →

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Bulldog Gin Creates Americas Division, Names Chester Brandes Head

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Bulldog London Dry Gin, which is believed to be the world’s fastest growing gin, created a new business unit responsible for the development and execution of the brand’s commercial strategy in the US, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean, … Continue reading →

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