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At nearly 33 million, U.S. Hispanics of legal drinking age (LDA) are important adult beverage consumers, and their influence will expand rapidly, according to Chicago-based Technomic Inc.’s “Special Trends in Adult Beverage (TAB) Report: Hispanic Consumer Insights.” By 2015, Hispanics will account for 15 percent of the total U.S. LDA population; by 2045, one-quarter of the U.S. LDA population will be Hispanic, it reports.

R & A Bailey & Co., part of Diageo plc, put a twist on traditional Irish Cream with Bailey’s Vanilla Cinnamon Liqueur.

Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines (DC&E), a Napa, Calif.-based division of London-based Diageo plc, added two Spanish wines to its portfolio of imports for the American market.

What happens when a distiller accidentally blends a rare, high-proof rye whiskey with an aged bourbon?

When it comes to market share, beverage categories are always battling for the biggest piece of the pie.

United Brands Co. now offers its Joose Peach, Classic and Strawberry Margaritas in 12-packs of 12-ounce cans.

Terravant Wine Co. released its new Spin the Bottle wines with interactive labels. The label employs patented lenticular technology to make it appear as though the miniature bottle on the label is spinning as the potential consumer walks past it on the shelf, the company says.

Justin Vineyards and Winery revealed a new line of bottles and labels that debuted with its 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon earlier this summer.

Southern Curves Spirits launched Sweet Georgia Nectar and Southern Praline flavored vodkas for women.

Better Brands Beverage Co. launched Salute American Vodka, which is made from corn and wheat grains grown in the United States and distilled four times.