> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://bevnews.net/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # [BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily - URL: https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-76/ - Published: 2026-10-07T10:00:03.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-07T10:00:04.000Z - Author: Compiler - Tags: Newsletter ***Good Morning and Happy Wednesday, October 7, 2026.*** ### [CBrands 2Q Sales Fall 3,3%, Net Plunges 46%%; Beer Biz Sales Advance 5%](https://bevnews.net/breaking-cbrands-2q-sales-up-6-net-jumps-24-beer-biz-sales-advance-5/) Constellation Brands Inc. reports for the second quarter sales of $3.097 billion, down 3.3% from the prior year. Net Income fell 46%% to $231.7, or 1.$58 a share, from $5331.4 billion. In the Beer Business, shipments rose 5.5% to 123.9 million cases, depletions eased 0.6% and net sales also fell 5% to $2.474 million. Operating income gained 1%. Depletions decreased 0.6% as declines for Modelo Especial of ### [U.S. Beer Production Fell 3.5% in August, Beer Institute Estimates](https://bevnews.net/u-s-beer-production-fell-3-5-in-august-beer-institute-estimates/) U.S. brewers produced 10.9 million barrels of beer subject to excse tax during August, the Beer Institute estimated. That's down 3.5% from a year earlier. The actual figure may be a bit lower. Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau's official figures for April through June were 840,000 barrels, 2.9% below Beer Institute's initial estimates. But Andrew Heritage, Beer Institute chief economist, says he expects TTB's figures to move higher. Import/Export Imported beer volumes into the U.S. increas ### [CBrands Brand-Building Playbook Evolvin](https://bevnews.net/cbrands-7/)[g](https://bevnews.net/cbrands-7/) Constellation Brands is seeing the results of a sharpened focus "on capturing additional growth opportunities by winning with more consumers across more occasions," CEO Nicholas Find will tell analysts during a call this morning. While the company has "built some of the most successful, enduring, and valuable brands in beverage alcohol, including Modelo Especial, Corona Extra, and Kim Crawford," sustaining that leadership at scale requires "an evolved playbook." As brands mature, growth requir ### [CBrands Acquired Spirits-Based RTD Brand SpikedAde](https://bevnews.net/cbrands-acquired-spirits-based-rtd-brand-spikeade/) **Constellation Brands, Inc**. said it acquired **SpikedAde**, a differentiated, consumer-led, spirit-based, ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage brand competing in the emerging sports drink-inspired "Ade" segment. The transaction includes a $75 million payment at close for 100% ownership of the business, plus up to $278 million in contingent consideration payable over five years based on the SpikedAde business's future performance, reflecting Constellation’s disciplined approach to capital alloca ### [Napa Wineries, Growers Pledge $2.5M to Red Blotch Research](https://bevnews.net/napa-wineries-growers-pledge-2-5m-to-red-blotch-research/) Winegrowers and wineries have pledged $2.5 million to launch Phase One of the Grapevine Red Blotch Virus Research Initiative, a public-private collaboration created to accelerate practical research into Grapevine Red Blotch Virus (GRBV). ### [Maker's Mark Intros Whisky Finished with Japanese Mizunara Oak Staves](https://bevnews.net/makers-mark-intros-whisky-finished-with-japanese-mizunara-oak-staves/) Maker's Mark debuted the World Wood Collection, a new Global Travel Retail-exclusive series celebrating the influence of exceptional oak from around the world. The inaugural release, Expedition 01, marks the first Maker's Mark whisky to feature three oak finishes across three continents: Japanese Mizunara, French, and American white oak staves. The World Wood Collection represents the evolution of Maker's Mark's wood finishing philosophy, first introduced with Maker's Mark 46, which demonstrate ### [Remy Martin Unveils New XO Edition Honoring Diwali](https://bevnews.net/remy-martin-unveils-new-xo-edition-honoring-diwali/) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/d0/46/d046989c-092a-4b53-9f4c-cb8c3be7f100/content/images/2026/10/Remy-Martin-Diwali-XO-1.jpg)](https://bevnews.net/remy-martin-unveils-new-xo-edition-honoring-diwali/) Courtesy of Rémy Martin The House of Rémy Martin introduces the Rémy Martin XO Diwali Limited-Edition, a festive expression created in celebration of Diwali and the cherished traditions of gathering, gifting, and renewal that define the Festival of Lights. Blending more than three centuries of cognac craftsmanship with a design inspired by the warmth, artistry and radiance of Diwali, the special release is crafted for gifting and sharing with family and friends during the holiday season. Adorned in gold to evoke the ### [Russell's Reserve Unveils Single Rickhouse 2026 - Camp Nelson D](https://bevnews.net/russells-reserve-unveils-single-rickhouse-2026-camp-nelson-d/) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/d0/46/d046989c-092a-4b53-9f4c-cb8c3be7f100/content/images/2026/10/RR-Rickhouse.jpg)](https://bevnews.net/russells-reserve-unveils-single-rickhouse-2026-camp-nelson-d/) (Courtesy Russell's Reserve) The fifth Single Rickhouse release explores one of Camp Nelson's highest-elevation rickhouses, revealing an unexpected rye-like profile unlike any previous edition. Built in 1946, Camp Nelson D remains one of the five historic rickhouses still standing on the Camp Nelson property. Positioned on the western side of the campus and at the highest elevation of any rickhouse featured in the Collection to date, Camp Nelson D sits apart from the surrounding warehouses. Its elevated, exposed, west-faci ### [Copper & Cask Unveils 'X,' a 10-Year Barrel Proof Bourbon](https://bevnews.net/copper-cask-unveils-x-a-10-year-barrel-proof-bourbon/) Copper & Cask an award-winning, independent blender and bottler known for thoughtfully sourced and carefully crafted whiskeys, today announces the launch of Copper & Cask "X." This 10-year age-stated Bourbon is the brand's first permanent release, aiming to be available year-round in ongoing small batch drops. How It's Made: The inaugural batch of "X" is crafted from hand-selected barrels of 10 to 12-year Bourbon, distilled at MGP Indiana and aged in various locations, including: Kentucky, Ind ### [Bruichladdich Intros 2d Expression of The Laddie Rye, Just for U.S.](https://bevnews.net/bruichladdich-intros-2d-expression-of-the-laddie-rye-just-for-u-s/) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/d0/46/d046989c-092a-4b53-9f4c-cb8c3be7f100/content/images/2026/10/Laddie-Rye-1.jpg)](https://bevnews.net/bruichladdich-intros-2d-expression-of-the-laddie-rye-just-for-u-s/) Laddie Rye (Courtesy Bruichladdich) Following the success of The Laddie Rye's U.S. debut in 2025, Bruichladdich announces the launch of the second expression of its Islay-grown rye whisky. Exclusively available in the U.S., the latest release is distilled using locally grown rye and Islay malting barley, harvested within an 11-mile radius of the Hebridean distillery. Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. – Joel ### --- ### --- ### --- ### --- ### --- ### [\[BND\] Kane's Beverage News Daily](https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-75/) Good Morning and Happy Tuesday. It's October 6, 2026\. 3 Vineyard Experts Think Calif.'s Winegrape Supply Could Quickly Come Up Short There an interesting story in Monday's San Francisco Chronicle. Three vineyard experts think California's winegrape supply could quickly turn into a shortage – perhaps as early as 2017\. The first is Peter Ekman, who has led Spring Mountain Vineyard (the site of the 1980's CBS-TV drama "Falcon Crest") since it was bought out of bankruptcy by a New York investment