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Jay James New President at Benchmark Wine

Benchmark Wine Group is pleased to announce that it has named a customer and client, Master Sommelier Jay James, as its next President. Jay brings nearly four decades of experience in all tiers of the fine and rare wine industry. “We selected Jay based on his unique experience in service,

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Breakthru Beverage Group promoted Chris Sperling to the role of Executive Vice President, Breakthru Wisconsin. He previously served as VP, Sales – Elite Division for Breakthru South Carolina. Balletto Vineyards hires Jim Morris as director of hospitality.

TWE Launches Luxury Lifestyle Blend

Treasury Wine Estates launched Tapestry, a new luxury lifestyle blend that brings together the unique textures and flavors of Paso Robles. The debut wine, 2021 Tapestry Paso Robles Red Blend (SRP: $24.99), is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Petite Sirah, now available by the bottle and the

15% of U.S. Consumers Favor International Whiskey

Nearly 15% of U.S. consumers favor the International whiskey category. That's according to CGA’s BeverageTrak, which finds that the Whiskey category experienced a significant 16% uplift in Q4 of 2022 compared to the previous quarter. The Winter season in particular demonstrated robust growth, with Q1 of

Flavor Key Strategy Beyond Beer Aisle: Molson Coors

Speaking at the Molson Coors Beverage Co.'s distributor conference, the company's chief commercial officer, Michelle St. Jacques, said flavor is the company’s top priority beyond the beer aisle. “We are winning in flavor,” she said. “Molson Coors was the second-fastest major brewer in flavor,

Who's New at Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame

The Kentucky Hall of Fame inducted eight new honorees as it toasted "the lives, legacies and journeys of those who have forever changed our timeless craft and played a major role in building a stronger Kentucky for generations to come." They are: * Dr. Jerry O. Dalton, retired Master

[BND] Your Breakfast Briefing

Good Morning, and Happy Wednesday. It's September 13, 2023. NA Spirits Post Highest Sales Increase on Drizly in August Wine proved popular on Drizly in August, driven by an uptick in summer red wine purchasing, as did coconut water, a rising accompaniment to beverage alcohol consumption. Last month,