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After Old Elk Deal, Middle West Focuses On “Aged Yet Affordable” Whiskey Portfolio

Despite headwinds in the American whiskey category, U.S. distilleries continue to invest for the future. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 3, 2026

Els For Autism Pro-Am Raises More Than $900,000 For Charity

Monday is traditionally a day off for professional golfers, a day of rest after a four-day tournament. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 3, 2026

Gary Heck And Korbel Re-Acquire Kenwood Vineyards From Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard has sold Sonoma, California’s Kenwood and its winery operations to F. Korbel & Bros, owned by Gary Heck, for $4 million. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 3, 2026

Oregon’s Stoller Aligns With SGWS In 21 States

Oregon’s Stoller Wine Group has forged a new distribution alignment with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits covering 21 U.S. markets. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 3, 2026

News Briefs for April 3, 2026

  • Oregon’s Hood River Distillers has acquired the Crater Lake Spirits portfolio from Bendistillery for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 3, 2026

Interview, Part 2: Southern Glazer’s CEO Wayne Chaplin

In the second part of our interview, Southern Glazer’s CEO Wayne Chaplin discusses on- and off-premise conditions, the growth of the distributor’s Proof e-commerce business, and sharpening focus on fundamentals amid a wave of change in the U.S. market’s middle tier. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 2, 2026

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