Monthly Archive: December 2016
Exclusive: Hess Family Offloads South Africa’s Glen Carlou
Hess Family Wine Estates has agreed to sell its Glen Carlou wine brand from South Africa to the Pactolus Consortium, led by investor and tech entrepreneur Wayne Pitout. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 16, 2016Beam Suntory Acquires Controlling Stake In U.K. Craft Player Sipsmith
Beam Suntory has taken a controlling interest in U.K. craft spirits producer Sipsmith for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 16, 2016Wine Spectator: Premier Cru Owner Sentenced To Six And A Half Years Behind Bars For Wine Ponzi Scheme
John Fox, the wine store proprietor who admitted to conducting a Ponzi scheme for two decades, was sentenced in federal court Wednesday to six and a half years in prison. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 16, 2016Pabst Brewing Continues To Expand Portfolio, Partnering With Michigan’s New Holland
Known for its flagship Pabst Blue Ribbon, Pabst Brewing continues to diversify its lineup with craft beers, imports and hard sodas. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 16, 2016News Briefs for December 16, 2016
•Whisky Advocate has named Glenrothes Vintage Reserve as its Speyside Single Malt of the Year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 16, 2016Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 16, 2016
•Craft Brew Alliance has taken a 24.5% stake in Miami’s Wynwood Brewing. Continue reading →
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