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Thursday, February 28th, 2013
Introducing the new redesigned Malibu bottle. The new bottle keeps all the fun and energy that characterizes Malibu but adds more of a contemporary, modern feel. And the new clear window around the bottom of the bottle maximizes shelf-appeal by highlighting the fresh, clear spirit. “Malibu is the original Caribbean rum and coconut liqueur. Our ...
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Tags: Malibu, Pernod Ricard USA, redesign
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Thursday, February 28th, 2013
The State Liquor Authority of NY is preparing a new set of guidelines that could have national implications for how wine is sold online. While the jurisdiction of the SLA is limited to licensed wholesalers, retailers and restaurants, the issue at hand is how unlicensed marketing agents can promote wine. As a price-posting state NY ...
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Tags: ecommerce, interstate shipping, NYSLA, ShipCompliant, state law, strategy, Talkin Tech, wholesalers
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Thursday, February 28th, 2013
Small but potent, the Irish Whiskey category is proving to be popular by ...
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Tags: Bailey's, Beam Global, Bushmills, Carolan's, Concannon, Connemara, Cooley Distillery, Duggan's, Greenore, Irish Cream, Irish Distillers, Irish Whiskey, Jameson, Kilbeggan, Knappogue Castle, McCormick's, Michael Collins, Midleton Distillery, Molly's, Pernod Ricard, Powers, Redbreast, Saint Brendan's, St.Patrick's Day, Tullamore Dew, Two Gingers, Tyrconnell
Posted in Spirits & Mixology | 1 Comment »
Thursday, February 28th, 2013
Alpanah Singh, proprietor/Master Sommelier, The Boarding House, ...
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Tags: Alpana Singh, Chicago, Chinon, Frasca, Lettuce Entertain You, Master Sommelier, Northern Rhône, Somm Sez, Syrah, The Boarding House
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Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
Pure knowledge matters, but pro trainers emphasize techniques, service and efficiency as ...
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Tags: 21st century bartender, Andy Seymour, Bacardi, bar, bartender training programs, Dale DeGroff, David Wondrich, Doug Frost, Francesco Lafranconi, Glazer's, hospitality, Milk & Honey, Paul Pacult, Pernod Ricard, Southern Wine & Spirits, Steve Olson, Tanqueray, training, Wirtz
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Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
Beer’s free fall is over. Last year’s retail sales—projected to hit $100 billion for the first time in U.S. history—reversed three straight years of volume declines, according to data compiled by the Beer Institute. Driven by increasing sales of hundreds of craft and artisanal brews in all 50 states, 2012 volume rebounded from depressed levels, ...
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Tags: Applebee's, beer, Beer Institute, Brewers Association, Budweiser, Coors Light, craft beer, Davidson Brothers, Gold Eagle Liquors, Guinness, Harp's, Kreston Liquor Mart, Magic Hat, microlabels, MillerCoors, Newcastle, Saratoga, Smithwick's, The Irish Times Pub
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Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
Though still battling consumer perceptions, this noble grape has carved out a solid ...
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Tags: Finger Lakes Wine Alliance, Hearth, International Riesling Foundation, Jim Trezise, New York State Wine & Grape Foundation, Paul Grieco, Riesling, Summer of Riesling, Terroir, Terry Theise, The Slanted Door
Posted in Tasting Corner, Wine | 1 Comment »
Monday, February 25th, 2013
Back in the day, we did cardboard, and that was great,” says Josh Hayes, senior brand manager of Pernod Ricard’s recently launched Malibu Red. The rum-tequila blend is designed to expand the Malibu brand name into the social nightlife scene. “Certainly we still do cardboard, but it has to come to life. If you’re not ...
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Tags: Bacardi Oakheart, bottle neckers, Bulldog Gin, Cave de Lugny Chardonnay, displays, HEB Stores, Jack Daniel's, Jagermeister, Lowery's Liquor & Wine Company, Malibu Red, Moonsoon Valley Wines, Pasternak Wine, Path Liquors, POS, shelf-talkers, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Valdo Prosecco, Whole Foods
Posted in Business and Strategy, National | 1 Comment »
Monday, February 25th, 2013
TEQUILA AVIÓN INTRODUCES ESPRESSO LIQUEUR Some 30 million Americans have an espresso-based drink each day, and Avión Tequila has tapped into the growing segment with the introduction of Avión Espresso Liqueur. Avión Espresso Liqueur is a blend of dark roasted Italian espresso and Avión Silver Tequila (awarded double gold at the 2012 San Francisco World ...
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Tags: Beers of Mexico, Blue Moon Vintage Ale, Bulleit Bourbon, Epic Vodka, Girl Go Lightly, Harlow Wines, Heineken, Malibu Island Spiced, Newcastle Founder's Ale, Rock Hollow Wines, Smarterita, Tequila Avion, The Skinny Vine
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