HEINEKEN
HEINEKEN – There is new Star Bottle packaging for Heineken and Heineken Light. Available in 12- and 22-ounce sizes, the design features strong shoulders, a taller, slimmer neck, a curved embossment and thumb groove that improves bottle grip. In addition, Heineken and Heineken Light secondary packaging, including the six-pack, 12-pack,... Read More
HEINEKEN BEERS OF MEXICO
HEINEKEN BEERS OF MEXICO – This summer variety 12-pack features equal quantities Dos Equis Lager, Tecate and Sol. Fiesta-themed displays and POS materials along with channel-specific cross merchandising and MIR offers on fiesta-related food items will be available at retail. Additionally, the 12-packs are designed to allow consumers to add... Read More
SAMUEL ADAMS BOSTON LAGER CAN
– For the first time, the brewer will be offering its Boston Lager in a can. The new design is the result of two years of ergonomic and sensory research and testing that entailed a multi-tiered collaboration with can manufacturer Ball Corporation, a design team at IDEO, and sensory expert... Read More
CASILLERO DEL DIABLO
– This label from Concha y Toro has three additions to its “Devil’s Cellar” line. The 2O11 Reserva Winemaker’s Red Blend is comprised of Syrah, Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon that is aged in French and American oak. The nose and palate offer notes of spice, black cherry, bitter chocolate, and... Read More
DRUNK DRIVING ON A SEGWAY IS LEGAL
Well, at least in Minnesota it is. The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled that hopping on your Segway after you’ve had a few drinks is not driving drunk under the state’s law – because a Segway is not a motor vehicle. Last February, Mark Greenman was stopped by police... Read More
WHITE ROCK FACILITY WILL CLOSE
Beam Inc. has announced that it will shut down its Lewiston, Maine facility and shift production of Pinnacle Vodka and Calico Jack Rum to Kentucky. The 16O employees who work at the plant will lose their jobs, Paula Erickson, a spokeswoman for Beam, told the Bangor Daily News. The consolidation... Read More
HEY BIG SPENDER . . . SPIRITS DRINKERS TIP MORE
Think you’re a good tipper? Your libation of choice may actually determine how you tip. Insight analyst firm Restaurant Sciences recently released its first-ever study of spirits, beer and wine gratuities. Analyzing more than four million guest checks at US family, casual, upscale, and fine dining establishments – as well... Read More
OBITUARY: TED O’LEARY III
Ted O’Leary III AUGUST 1947 ~- JANUARY 2O13 In honor of one of the best beermenwho’s memory we will cherishfor many years to come.Merrimack Valley Distributing Company FamilyGo Irish!
OBITUARY: LOUIS A. FERREIRA 88
LOUIS A. FERREIRA 88 Longtime Horizon Beverage employee Louis A. Ferreira passed away January 29 at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. A member of the United States Army from 1943 to 1946, he served overseas in Germany and Central Europe. Upon his return he studied accounting at American International College –... Read More
INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS
GREG PIERCE has been named Vice President of Sales. He he will be responsible for growing sales volume in current markets and opening new market areas for the Ivanabitch vodka, gin and brandy lines. Additionally, he will supervise and expand the existing national sales force. Pierce most recently served as... Read More