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Beverage alcohol giant Pernod Ricard today announced significant organizational changes, including a number of executive transfers. Pernod Ricard has simplified its business in the Americas region to concentrate on the U.S. and Canada, according to a press release. This new entity...

Bacardi continues to defend its ownership of Havana Club Rum. The U.S. government last month granted renewal of the rum's registration to the Cuban government. In response, Bacardi FOI'ed the decision. And on Feb. 11, at the request of the...

One of the nation's largest distributors of wine and spirits announced organizational appointments yesterday for a new division. In advance of new role as a lead distributor for Bacardi, Southern Wine And Spirits formed Transatlantic Spirits. This will be...

The fight over Havana Club Rum took another turn this week, as the American government renewed the brand's trademark for Pernod Ricard. The renewal of the trademark registration in the United States is valid through January...

A winemaking rarity exists about 100 miles south of San Francisco. Along coastal Monterey highlands, which can reach 1,200 feet in altitude, grow Burgundian varietals in a sunny, cool climate. The weather is that diverse...

Saint Patrick's Day is a week away. For any mixology minded customers planning to makes classy cocktails for their St. Paddy's party, here are seven drink recipes that can help everyone feel the luck o' the Irish: Emerald Old...

The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is now accepting applications for its 2016-2017 Education and Prevention Grant awards. “We are looking to partner and collaborate with those who share in promoting our message...

Blind-taste someone with scotch and they’ll struggle to tell the difference between blends and single malts. But remove the blindfold and they’ll likely reach for the latter. Why is that? John Dewar & Sons Brand Ambassador Gabe...

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission and Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey have teamed up to promote responsible drinking. Their initiative is appropriately entitled "Live Free & Host Responsibly," a play on the state's motto. This program will engage...

The Ultimate Spirits Challenge (USC), a globally recognized standard for spirits competitions, has announced winners and full results for the just-completed 2016 Challenge. Now in its seventh year, USC celebrates 40 Chairman’s Trophy winners, USC’s highest award...