Category: In the News
Sofitel Partners with Sommelier Enrico Bernardi for Sofitel Wine Days
Celebrating French wine and “art de vivre,” luxury international hotel brand Sofitel has unveiled its annual Sofitel Wine Days events, which coincides with the traditional French harvest …
Number One with a Bulleit: Q&A with the Whiskey Brand Founder
Diageo’s Bulleit Bourbon is constructing a $115-million, 300-acre distilling and warehouse facility in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Not too shabby for a brand that eponymous founder Tom Bulleit …
Anheuser-Busch Buys Golden Road Brewing
Big Beer continues to add to its craft portfolio. Anheuser-Busch announced yesterday that it will acquire Los Angeles-based Golden Road Brewing. “The deal will enable Golden Road to bring more …
UV Vodka Campaign Salutes Veterans with Employment Drive
Phillips Distilling Company, maker of UV Vodka, today announced the launch of its “Salute to The New Heroes” campaign, designed to help American veterans find employment once they return home from …
AB InBev Pitches Mega Merger with SABMiller
In a statement made this week, Anheuser-Busch InBev disclosed that it is pursuing a merger with chief rival SABMiller. “AB InBev confirms that it has made an approach to SABMiller’s Board of Directors regarding …
Taco Bell Adds Alcohol at Certain Locations
You want a glass of wine with that Taco Bell chalupa? It’s now possible. As part of an urban-themed redesign, certain Taco Bell concept restaurants have …
Report Details Global Safe Drinking Efforts by Alcohol Industry
Leaders in the alcohol industry have gone to great lengths to support safe drinking. CEOs of top global producers of beer, wine and spirits today released a report highlighting …
Rare Wines and Spirits For Sale in The Zachys Early Fall Auction
The Zachys Early Fall Auction, Sept. 17-18 in NYC, will feature 1,800-plus lots from an international connoisseur. The collector lived in Germany and Thailand, and bought rare items from both …