TEQUILA JOINS THE BILLION DOLLAR CLUB
IT WOULD seem we can’t get enough tequila these days. Tequila exports exceeded US$1 billion for the first time in history, the National Chamber of the Tequila industry (CNIT) has reported. Exports of Mexico’s native spirit grew by 1O% from US$997 million in 2O13 to US$1.1 billion in 2O14. Volumes... Read More
QUINTESSENTIAL
ETHAN HUNT has been appointed Sales Manager for the fine wine importer, marketer and sales company’s New England region. In his new position Hunt will direct marketing and promotional activities including on- and off-premise staff training, trade and consumer tastings and other events. Previously Hunt worked on the import side... Read More
COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIERS, AMERICAS
The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas has named ANDREW McNAMARA as the new Chair and Drew Hendricks as the new Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. McNamera is the Director of Fine Wine/Master Sommelier for Premier Beverage Company and Hendricks is the Vice President of Vintage Marketing and Fullbook... Read More
PATRÓN SPIRITS INTERNATIONAL
SHELLEY ZAJIC has been hired as Global Head of Human Resources. In this position she will lead all HR initiatives for the company globally. Zajic joins Patrón from Apollo Education Group where she was Vice President of Human Resources for five years.
HEAVEN HILLS BRANDS
LYNN HOUSE has been promoted to National Brand Educator. In this role she will be responsible for on-premise support, training and mentoring with a primary emphasis on Domaine de Canton French Ginger Liqueur and Pama Pomegranate Liqueur. This newly established position supports all forms of on-premise efforts including accounts, distributor... Read More
Dos Equis Marks The Spot This Winter
Dos Equis introduces Dos Equis Marks the Spot, a fully-integrated digital retail and on-premise promotion aimed at driving incremental sales of Dos Equis during a period when beer sales typically hit a lull. From February 1st through the end of March, targeted digital platforms and engaging in-store elements invite consumers... Read More
SAMUEL ADAMS COLD SNAP, ESCAPE ROUTE and CRYSTAL PALE ALE
Cold Snap is a Belgian-style white ale with notes ranging from orange peel and plum to coriander. Pale and wheat malts give this unfiltered brew its hazy golden appearance and crisp, smooth finish. Escape Route is a crisp, golden and hazy Kölsch-style brew with notes of honey from its pale... Read More
NEWCASTLE SCOTCH ALE
This is the first release in a new of “collaboration edition” beers made with some of Europe’s oldest breweries. For the first offering, Newcastle worked with its Edinburgh, Scotland-based sister brewery, Caledonian. The Scotch Ale is a limited-time offering that is rich and full-flavored with toffee notes. The Series rolls... Read More
JACK’S ABBY
RED TAPE LAGER, SAXONATOR, FRAMINGHAMMER and HOUSE LAGER The Framingham brewer has several new seasonal beers. Red Tape Lager is a traditional style Dunkel that is amber in color and has a full, malty flavor. Saxonator is a dark, strong interpretation of a double bock with a raisin-y dark fruit,... Read More
LOUIS XIII BLACK PEARL ANNIVERSARY EDITION
In honor of the 14Oth anniversary of Louis XIII Cognac, The House of Remy Martin has released a limited series of 775 decanters of an Anniversary Edition, a cognac taken from a single tiercon from the family’s private cellars – only the third of its kind to be released by... Read More