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Pernod’s Sales Improve In Q3, Brown-Forman Talks Ongoing

Pernod Ricard has posted nine-month sales down 4.4% organically to €7.2 billion ($8.5b), as the company noted improved performance across its global regions, despite continued declines in the key markets of the U.S. and China. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 16, 2026

Sazerac Reportedly Offers $15 Billion For Brown-Forman

Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Sazerac has joined Pernod Ricard in pursuit of a deal with Brown-Forman, aiming to combine two giants of American whiskey. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 16, 2026

Concha y Toro Carves Out Viña Amelia To Focus On Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Aiming to replicate the success it’s had in luxury Cabernet with icon wine Don Melchor, Viña Concha y Toro is carving out its Viña Amelia Pinot Noir and Chardonnay into a standalone subsidiary centered on the Quebrada Seca vineyard in Chile’s Limari Valley. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 16, 2026

Southern Glazer’s Consolidates Fine Wine Business Under Signature Fine Wines & Spirits Unit

Southern Glazer’s is folding its Domaine & Estates Artisanal Wine teams across Washington, Florida, Texas, New York, and California into the Signature Fine Wines & Spirits division within those markets. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 16, 2026

News Briefs for April 16, 2026

Tito’s Handmade vodka has struck a deal to become an official venue sponsor of T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 16, 2026

Report: Sazerac Offer Values Brown-Forman At $15 Billion

Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Sazerac has joined Pernod Ricard in pursuit of a deal with Brown-Forman, aiming to combine two giants of American whiskey. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 15, 2026

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