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, 2026Bacardi Launches 100 Proof Patrón Expression Aimed At The On-Premise
Bacardi-owned Patrón has added a new higher-proof Tequila, Patrón 100. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 15, 2026Quintessential Sees Goose Ridge Become A Bright Spot For Washington Wine
Napa-based importer and marketer Quintessential Wines has seen Washington winery Goose Ridge Estate emerge as a rising player within its portfolio, growing sales by 42% last year, with volume reaching 121,000 cases. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 15, 2026News Briefs for April 15, 2026
•On the afternoon of April 11, the uncorking of 150 amazing wines from across Italy heralded the opening of the 15th edition of OperaWine, the unofficial kickoff to Vinitaly, Italy’s largest wine trade fair. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 15, 2026Moët Hennessy Sales Climb 5% In First Quarter, Led By Champagne
Moët Hennessy saw sales rise 5% to €1.27 billion ($1.49b) in the first quarter of the year on an organic basis, boosted by a strong start for its Champagne business, which includes the Veuve Clicquot, Moët & Chandon, Dom Perignon, Krug, and Ruinart brands among others. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 14, 2026Jackson Family Aligns With Reyes In Seven Markets
California’s Jackson Family Wines has named Reyes Beverage Group as its distributor in Colorado, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Continue reading →
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