Category Archives: Spirits

Trade Eights Expands Bottled Cocktail to Idaho

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Idaho Wine Merchant is the distributor. All three of Trade Eights Cocktails’ flavors — Grapefruit Honey +Vodka, Hibiscus Lime +Gin, and Ginger Citrus +Whiskey — are now available in Idaho. “Today’s consumers are interested in more premium, higher quality alcohol … Continue reading →

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Becle Volume Up 6.4%, Sales Up 3.8% in Quarter

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Becke S.A.B. reports sales rose 6.4% on an underlying basis to 5.6 million cases and net sales were up 3.8% in the second quarter.  Net profit in the second quarter fell 40.9%. Net sales in Mexico increased 11.6% on an … Continue reading →

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3 Badge Beverage Extends Pasote Tequila with New Extra Añejo

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

3 Badge Beverage Corp. just introduced Pasote Extra Añejo, a new, high-end tequila. Pasote is sold in select U.S. markets by the company’s spirits division, 3 Badge Mixology, which has now released four Pasote artisan tequilas made from estate-grown blue agave … Continue reading →

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CBrands Takes Minority Stake in Woman-Owned Montanya Distillers

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The investment was made through Constellation Brands Ventures’ Focus on Female Founders program which makes meaningful investments in female-founded and female-led businesses doing disruptive and innovative work across beverage alcohol.  Terms weren’t disclosed. Karen Hoskin is Founder, President and CEO … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Awarded Market Promotion Funds to Ease Tariff Impact

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) said it was awarded an additional $400,000 through USDA’s Agricultural Trade Program (ATP), and will use the money  to conduct export promotion initiatives, such as market research, media campaigns and in-market promotions … Continue reading →

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O.R.E. 118 Raw Vegan Gin Expands Distribution to California

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

O.R.E. 118 Raw Vegan Gin, the first spirit of its kind in the United States and the only spirit to be allowed a Raw Vegan claim on its Certificate of Label Approval, has expanded distribution to California. Founded by the … Continue reading →

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