The spirits industry has plenty of reasons to celebrate as the category experienced accelerated growth for the 10th straight year, as supplier sales were up 5.3 percent, volume up 3.3. percent and retail sales totaled $90 billion in 2019, according to the Washington, D.C.-based Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).
Private label spirits line available in vodka, Canadian whisky, Irish whiskey
December 3, 2019
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Westborough, Mass., launched a premium spirits collection from the retailer’s exclusive brand, Wellsley Farms. BJ’s members can find the new spirits, which include vodka, Canadian Whisky and Irish Whiskey, in select BJ’s clubs now, just in time for holiday entertaining.
Jameson Irish Whiskey, a brand of Pernod Ricard USA, introduced Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition, which combines the taste of Jameson and hoppy notes from India pale ale (IPA) craft beer.
Beam Suntory, a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Ltd., announced the U.S. launch of Kilbeggan Single Grain, a new premium Irish whiskey inspired by the resilient townspeople of its namesake and made by Kilbeggan Distilling Co., the company says.