Category: Spirits
8 Trends And Traits Defining U.S. Craft Spirits In 2016
The U.S. craft spirits industry is booming. An increase in consumer taste for experimentation and premium products has fueled a modern craft movement. Naturally, it’s useful …
Jim Beam Workers Go On Strike
Union workers at two Jim Beam distilleries in Kentucky have gone on strike. At distilleries in Clermont and Boston, 200-plus employees walked out of their jobs and …
Distilled Spirits Sales Ride Whiskey Wave to New Heights
The distilled spirits industry continued its impressive 18 straight years of growth, rising 2.0% in 2015 to 215.9 million 9-liter cases. Employment gains and wage increases …
Interview: The Devotion Vodka Guys Buck, Embrace Trends
Launching new products in the premium vodka category is challenging. Big brands already own much of the market share, while new competing vodkas annually appear on …
High West Distillery Bought By Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands has added High West Distillery to its portfolio. The company announced today the purchase of the Utah-based distillery. Reports put the acquisition cost at …
Copper & Kings Brandy Expands Distribution Into California, Michigan
Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. is expanding its distribution footprint. The Louisville-based company reports that it has appointed new distribution and broker representation partners for its …
Pernod Ricard Sells Frïs Vodka to Sazerac
Pernod Ricard has announced the signing and completion of the sale of Frïs Vodka to Sazerac. “The disposal is in line with the Pernod Ricard strategy …
6 Scotch Trends Seen By Jim Beveridge, Johnnie Walker Master Blender
Jim Beveridge has seen a few trends come and go in the Scotch category. He’s worked for Johnnie Walker for more than 36 years. In 2001 …
Stoli Group CEO Stepping Down
SPI Group announced today that Robert Cullins, the Chief Executive Officer of Stoli Group, will leave the company, effective October 15, 2016. This move, based on …
Stillhouse Spirits Co. Announces Distribution Expansion
Stillhouse Spirits Co. has announced an expansion in distribution into nine new markets. Beginning this month — and in addition to current distribution in California, Indiana, and Ohio — this brand …