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Diageo Reports 3% Global Sales Dip, 3% Growth in North America

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Global net sales were down 3% over the last 12 months for Diageo, according to a report the company released today. The world's largest drinks maker realized a net profit during the year that ended June...

Interview: How Patrón Stays Small-Batch Despite Its Large Size

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Patrón Tequila has used artisanal production techniques well before that trend swept through spirits and marketing. The brand has long positioned itself as ultra-premium and has become a giant of the top-shelf. Still, the company...

Barr an Uisce Wicklow Rare, 1803 Irish Whiskeys

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Niche Import Co. has announced the addition to their portfolio of two Irish whiskeys from Barr an Uisce: Wicklow Rare and 1803. Barr an Uisce is a new whiskey purveyor from the small village of Redcross, the...

Extra Kinky Red

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Prestige Beverage Group has announced the growth of their Kinky Beverage Portfolio to include Extra Kinky Red. This is a mix of watermelon and strawberry flavors, and will be available to consumers in existing markets by Labor...

Kir-Yianni Ramnista 2012

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Kir-Yianni was established in 1997 by Yiannis Boutaris, a leading figures in the Greek wine industry. Kir-Yianni, “Sir John” in Greek, is best known for producing Xinomavro from the slopes of Mt. Vermio in Northwestern Greece. Today, Stellios Boutaris, son...

Alpha Estate Xinomavro 2012

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Alpha Estate is located in the heart of the Amyndeon, a wine region in the Northwest of Greece. Moderate temperatures and heavy winter rains create ideal conditions for the grapes to ripen. Alpha Estate is presided over by...

National Poll Reveals Summer’s Top Flavors: Refreshing, Fruity and Crisp

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Nearly two thirds (65%) of drinking-age Americans say "refreshing" is what they're most likely to look for in an alcohol beverage this summer. This is among the results of a recent study done by The Harrison Poll of 1,975...

Hacienda Araucano Chilean Wines

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Hacienda Araucano is located in the Lolol Valley, a sub-region of Chile's Colchagua Valley, a region well known for its winemaking. Hacienda Araucano has recently introduced four new wines into the American market. The Araucano Carmenere 2014 is...

Hope Estate Australian Wines

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Hope Estate Family Vineyards of Hunter Valley in southwest Australia has announced three new bottles. The Ripper Shiraz 2013 is 100% Shiraz, aged in 50% French oak and 50% America. The fermentation and maturation lasts 12-15...

Inchmurrin Island Collection Whiskies

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Hardy USA, Ltd. will introduce to the United States the Scotland-based Loch Lomond Distilleries’ “Island Collection” of three single malt whiskies. This includes Inchmurrin 12 year old, Inchmurrin 18 year old and Inchmurrin Madeira Wood...

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