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A Profile of the American RTD Drinker

Ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails and other RTD alcoholic beverages are retaining their position as a popular and successful alcohol beverage category across the American On Premise sector, according to CGA's On Premise User Survey. But, who is the RTD drinker? The survey shows the RTD drinker demographic

E&J Gallo Acquires Hahn Family Wines

The acquisition complements Gallo's existing Central Coast offerings, including the Smith & Hook, Hahn, and Hahn SLH brands. Terms weren't disclosed. The transaction excludes the Hahn family's vineyard assets. "For over forty years, the Hahn family and their incredible team have produced expressive

[BND] Brown-Forman Sells Finlandia to Coca-Cola HBC

Dear Subscriber: Sometimes things work out. I was sick over the weekend, so I couldn't put the weekly wrapup together. It turns out that was a blessing in disguise because as I did that today, Brown-Forman announced it agreed to sell Finlandia Vodka t0 Coca-Cola HBC.

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Moet Hennessy appoints David Pearson executive chairman of Joseph Phelps Vineyards. Bogle Family Wine Collection hires Tim Hill as the Director of Sales - Central Division and Tara Kelly in the newly created Director of Sales Trade Marketing position. Most recently, Hill was vp-sales at Romano Regal Wine Co. Kelly

Smirnoff Launches New Global Campaign

Smirnoff, the world's No.1 vodka brand, announced the global launch of its vibrant new campaign, 'We Do We', boldly championing the power of the collective and celebrating the magic of 'we' that's created when different people, ingredients, and flavors come together.

New Gin Captures Scotland's 'Vibrant, Wild Nature'

Sassenach Spirits, the spirits company founded by Scottish actor and philanthropist Sam Heughan, announces the arrival of The Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin in the United States. Sassenach Gin "captures the fresh, balanced, and authentic taste of Scotland's vibrant wild nature with a wealth of unique botanicals including