For the U.S. spirits market, volume growth has allowed the category to increase not only its own yearly comparisons, but also gain market share from other beverage alcohol categories.
Acquisition designed to further Oregon wine market
April 6, 2018
Two of America's family owned and operated wineries jointly announced that Foley Family Wines, Santa Rosa, Calif., has purchased Oregon's Acrobat wine brand from King Estate Winery, Eugene, Ore.
Limited-edition packaging available in time for home opener
April 4, 2018
In celebration of EFFEN Vodka as the Official Vodka of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field, the brand has released a second iteration of its commemorative bottle for the 2018 MLB season, featuring the Chicago Cubs logo.
Flavored vodka first of 2018 Cîroc Summer Collection
April 3, 2018
Sean "Diddy" Combs and Norwalk, Conn.-based Diageo North America, the makers of Cîroc Ultra Premium Vodka, are excited to announce the return of Summer Colada, the first flavor named as part of the 2018 Cîroc Summer Collection. Originally released in 2017 as a limited-edition vodka, Cîroc is relaunching the liquid due to its overwhelming success.
St. Helena, Calif.-based Bandit Wines announced a $50,000 donation to the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service.
The Macallan, a brand of New York-based The Macallan Distillers Ltd., unveiled a rare limited-edition single-malt whisky: The Macallan 50 Years Old, 2018 release.