Brown-Forman company news 
just the Facts: Top Ten Fastest-Growing US Spirits Brands
17 May 2013
The ten fastest-growing spirits brands in the US ranked by percentage increase in volume in 2012 versus 2011:
just the Facts - Spirits Market Share in US by Category
17 May 2013
Here, courtesy of Euromonitor and Stifel, is a breakdown of market share of spirits in the US.
Analysis - Spirits wholesalers in US check their optimism - survey
3 May 2013
The number of spirits wholesalers in the US who are optimistic about the future has fallen in the last three months, according to a recent survey.
US: Wirtz Beverage Group unveils brokerage tie-up with Johnson Brothers
2 May 2013
Wirtz Beverage Group has teamed up with Johnson Brothers to form a spirits brokerage partnership for Iowa.
just the Winners - International Spirits Challenge 2013: Gin, vodka, Tequila, liqueurs
26 April 2013
Late last week, the gold medal winners in the gin, vodka, Tequila and liqueurs sub-categories of this year's International Spirits Challenge were announced.
Analysis - US spirits volumes down as Diageo suffers
23 April 2013
US spirits volumes fell last month with Diageo's brands the worst hit, according to latest industry figures.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
19 April 2013
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
Industry Engagement on Alcohol Harm & Responsible Consumption - Part I: A Critical Year for Industry Engagement
18 April 2013
In this month's management briefing, Ben Cooper looks at the alcoholic drinks industry's attempts to reduce alcohol harm and promote responsible consumption. Part one of this four-part briefing considers what many believe to be a tipping point in the ongoing debate.
US: Brown-Forman turns spotlight on Gentleman Jack after 25 years
16 April 2013
Brown-Forman has unveiled the first TV campaign for its Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey since the brand was launched in 1988.
Product Launch - US: Brown-Forman's Tequila Herradura Coleccion de la Casa, Reserva 2012
16 April 2013
Brown-Forman's Tequila Herradura Coleccion de la Casa, Reserva 2012
Focus - Fighting Alcohol Harm: The European Union's Strategy Under Review - Part II
11 April 2013
In the second part of this analysis of the European Union's review of its strategy to combat alcohol harm across the region, EurActiv details the issues that have to be considered.
US: Brown-Forman to say goodbye to Jack Daniel's production chief
10 April 2013
Brown-Forman's Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey production manager is to retire after 11 years in the job.
US: Beam Inc eyes growth with Southern Wine & Spirits posting
8 April 2013
Beam Inc is sending one of its sales managers to Southern Wine & Spirits of America (SWSA) to head up the multi-state distributor's Beam portfolio.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
5 April 2013
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
AUS: Brown-Forman takes on Jägermeister distribution
5 April 2013
Mast-Jägermeister has said Brown-Forman will take Jägermeister “to the next level” after the US firm replaced Suntory as the brand's distributor in Australia.
Comment - Wine - Our Survey Said...?
4 April 2013
Last month, Chris Losh was one of the experts on just-drinks' ‘state of the industry’ webinar. While the webinar looked at the drinks industry as a whole, Chris thinks the results provide plenty of food for thought for the wine companies of this world.
Product Launch - US: Beam Inc's Jim Beam Distiller's Masterpiece Bourbon
4 April 2013
Beam Inc has launched a special-edition Bourbon ahead of the Kentucky Derby next month.
Comment - Spirits - Adding a Touch of Flavour to Scotch Whisky
25 March 2013
Earlier this month, Bacardi announced the launch of Dewar's Highlander Honey in the US. The move has ruffled feathers in Scotland, where the heritage and provenance of Scotch whisky is almost an obsession. Here's Ian Buxton with his take on the storm in a nosing glass.
Comment - Dewar's Highlander Honey: The Start of Something New?
19 March 2013
You may have seen us get rather excited late last week when we broke a(nother) exclusive on just-drinks. When we found out that Bacardi has lined up an extension for its Dewar's Scotch whisky brand in the US, we initially started to go through the gears to get the usual information for a news story.
Exclusive - US: Bacardi to launch first "infused Scotch specialty", Dewar's Highlander Honey
15 March 2013
Bacardi has lined up the launch of a honey-"infused" variant of its Dewar's Scotch whisky brand.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
8 March 2013
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
Analysis - Brown-Forman casts eye over Scotch buy
7 March 2013
Brown-Forman is unlikely to seek acquisitions in the short-term but may expand its whisk(e)y portfolio at a later date, according to an analyst.
just On Call - Brown-Forman price hikes protect Jack Daniel's status - CFO
6 March 2013
An “explosion” in the premium spirits sector forced Brown-Forman to up the price of Jack Daniel's before consumers considered it run-of-the-mill, the company's CFO has said.
Focus - Brown-Forman's YTD Performance by Region, Brand
6 March 2013
Today (6 March), Brown-Forman posted a rise in profits for its fiscal year-to-date, with sales in the nine-month period growing by 4%. Here, just-drinks takes a closer look at the company's performance in the period by region and brand.
US: North American whiskey demand bodes well for Brown-Forman as YTD numbers rise
6 March 2013
Brown-Forman has hailed rising global demand for North American whiskey as helping drive its performance in the nine months of its fiscal year so far.
just The Preview - Brown-Forman YTD & Q3
4 March 2013
Brown-Forman will report its year-to-date and third-quarter results on Wednesday (6 March). Here, just-drinks takes a look at the highs and lows for the company in the nine months to the end of January and its performance in recent quarters.
US: Brown-Forman unveils Kentucky Derby Woodford Reserve bottle
1 March 2013
Brown-Forman has released a limited-edition Woodford Reserve bottle commemorating the Kentucky Derby.
US: Spirits volumes "robust" in January - figures
21 February 2013
US spirit sales remained “robust” last month with volumes up by single digits, according to latest industry figures.
Research in Focus - Emerging Markets Not Always the Answer
25 January 2013
While there has been huge focus in the spirits sector on emerging markets in recent years, a new report from Euromonitor International suggests prioritising development in these up-and-coming regions will not be the optimal growth strategy for all companies.
US: Brown-Forman to pay off 2014 notes
24 January 2013
Brown-Forman has said it will next month pay off US$250m worth of 5% notes due in 2014.
