With the continued success of Constellation Brands and its drive for premiumization and corporate responsibility, Rob Sands has been named Beverage Industry's 2017 Executive of the Year.
Old Camp Whiskey, a brand created by country group Florida Georgia Line and a product of Proximo Spirits, announced the launch of its Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey.
Old Pulteney, a brand of International Beverage, announced the U.S. launch of Old Pulteney Stroma Malt Whisky Liqueur, a product of Pulteney Distillery located in Scotland.
Within the wine and spirits markets, dark spirits, sparkling wines and red blends are leading growth, according to analysts. The whiskey segment saw volume increase 6.8 percent to 21.8 million cases and revenues grow 7.7 percent to $3.1 billion in 2016, according to the Washington, D.C.-based Distilled Spirits Council.
Paying tribute to the pre-Prohibition era, Campari America has taken a step back in time to resurrect whiskey brands with the launch of The Whiskey Barons Collection.