Clerkin has more than 30 years of domestic and international experience in the beverage alcohol industry. He joined Moët Hennessy USA in 2008 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. is launching the CR&FTWERK series of small batch, American Brandy aged for 12 months in oak barrels previously used to age eclectic American craft beers from 3 Floyds, Sierra Nevada, Oskar Blues and Against the Grain breweries.
The $2 million investment from Boulder Investment Group Reprise will be used to expand Live Soda's sales and marketing programs, including field activities, events and a new ambassador program. Some of proceeds will also be used in support of a new line of drinking vinegar-based beverages, set to debut at Expo West 2016.
Comprised of a well-known entrepreneur, a legendary brand-builder, and a self-described “hunter” of cutting edge brands, CAVU’s triangle offense is getting ready to hit the floor.
The Red Bull Editions flavored line of Red Bull Red (cranberry), Blue (blueberry), Yellow (tropical fruits), and now Orange (tangerine) are sold in single serve 12 fl. oz. (355 mL) cans, line priced with Red Bull Energy Drink, Red Bull Sugarfree and Red Bull Total Zero.
Ms. Walker joins Celsius from National Beverage Corp., where she managed all aspects of the LaCroix Sparkling Water brand, serving as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Giggle’s Lemonlicious and Orangerrific are already available in over 40 locations in the California market.
Steaz's Cactus Water beverage line is the only certified organic cactus water product currently on the market.
The news of Driscoll’s appointment follows a string of hires at Kill Cliff as the brand continues its expansion beyond its core crossfit community base.
“After a few years of rapid growth, we found ourselves unable to keep up with demand for our products, especially our newest product, LA1 Whiskey, which has been a hugely successful spirit,” said Tom Donner, co-owner and co-founder of DPD.
"We are extremely excited,” said Max Lents, owner. “It’s the first barrel of rye whiskey distilled in Baltimore since distilling left the city decades ago, and it's something that can never happen again. It would be a shame to blend the first barrel of Baltimore distilled rye, so we're releasing it in a limited, single barrel format.”
This 100 proof, Bottled-In-Bond, small batch wheat recipe bourbon was aged well over a decade and is a special one-time-only release.
Made with prickly pear cactus juice, Fair Trade Certified green tea, natural flavors and stevia, Steaz is promoting the cactus water as a healthy beverage option with natural functionality, including antioxidant, hydration, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties.
ACG Managing Partner Josh Goldin said that the size of the fund won’t change the firm's strategy of investing relatively small checks of $5-25 million in fast-growing consumer brands, although it does give the group some flexibility to go beyond its initial investment.
