by Sean Ludford | May 11, 2018 | News Feed
Charlie Taylor – The Irish Times Primary objective of the purchase is to ensure a long-term beer supply for Caskmates. Irish Distillers, the owner of Jameson Whiskey, has acquired the Co Cork-based craft beer producer Eight Degrees Brewing for an undisclosed sum. No financial details have been disclosed but industry insiders described it as a “multimillion euro deal.” The primary objective of the purchase...
by Sean Ludford | May 10, 2018 | News Feed
By Sophia Bennett For The Register-Guard Oregon grape growers have had a penchant for pinot noir since the wine industry started in the 1970s. Fast forward 40 years and another French grape is finding firm footing in local soils. Gamay, the principle grape of the Beaujolais region, is becoming a more prominent part of Oregon’s wine scene. “It’s a personal favorite for a lot...
by Sean Ludford | May 8, 2018 | News Feed, Spirits
Felix Juan Serrallés Nevares, the fifth-generation of the Rum dynasty and longtime chairman of Puerto Rico’s Destilería Serrallés, has passed away at 83. He was known to family and friends as Don Fao, and served as president and CEO from 1981 until 2017. Under his reign Destilería Serrallés and their cornerstone brand Don Q Rums have been innovators and a driving force in the...
by Sean Ludford | May 2, 2018 | News Feed
Mexico News Daily May 2, 2018 Winemakers’ council says land used for grape cultivation could double in 10-15 years. Mexico’s wine industry is set to get a boost with the launch of a campaign designed to promote their product and educate consumers about winemaking processes and regions. Called “Todos Unidos por el Vino Mexicano” (Everyone United for Mexican Wine), the campaign will be carried...
by Sean Ludford | May 1, 2018 | News Feed
insider.co.uk – Kristy Dorsey May 1, 2018 Note from BevX- BevX’s Sean Ludford is a judging captain with the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. SMWS bottling secures ‘Best in Show’ in San Francisco, beating approximately 1,000 other whiskies. International spirits club The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has marked its 35th anniversary with a sweep of awards at one of the world’s oldest distilling...
