Yesterday, news broke that Constellation may be lining up its next acquisition target, Louisville, Kentucky-based Brown-Forman. Such a deal remains highly uncertain, given that Brown-Forman’s fifth-generation controlling shareholder, the Brown family, has long preferred to remain independent. But the prospect … Continue reading →
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Bacardi has named DJ and producer Jillionaire, of the group Major Lazer, as “Minister of Rum”—a hybrid of a brand ambassador, influencer and creative and cultural strategist—and is prepping the launch of an associated Bacardi Major Lazer rum. The new … Continue reading →
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The co-owner of Ernie Els Wines is expanding his Stellenbosch presence, buying the neighboring Stellenzicht winery. Baron Hans von Staff-Reitzenstein, who has been majority shareholder in Ernie Els wines since 2015, has purchased the farm and winery from Lusan Holdings. … Continue reading →
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•Total Wine & More is expanding in the Houston area with two new outposts, both slated to open in former Goody Goody liquor store locations. A recently shuttered Goody Goody in Houston’s Copperfield Village Shopping Center is set to reopen … Continue reading →
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•San Francisco-based North Channel Distillery has introduced Frisco, a Pisco-inspired unaged brandy. Produced with wine made from California grapes, Frisco ($35 a 750-ml.) is double distilled in a copper pot still, then undergoes a charcoal mellowing process. The 45%-abv entry … Continue reading →
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On May 15th Domaine Select launched their new Polish Vodka: Poland Select Wodka. To celebrate the inclusion of the Vodka […]
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