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Daily Archive: October 16, 2025

Pernod Sees Q1 Sales Slip, Expects Second-Half Improvement

Pernod Ricard reported sales down 7.6% on an organic basis to €2.38 billion ($2.77b) for its fiscal first quarter ended in September, attributed to inventory adjustments in the U.S., unfavorable foreign exchange impact, and the company’s divestiture of its table wine unit. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 16, 2025

Whisky Advocate: Outlander Star Sam Heughan Buys A Distillery In Scotland

Scottish actor, author, and spirits entrepreneur Sam Heughan, best known for his starring role in the popular TV series “Outlander,” is now a Scottish distillery owner. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 16, 2025

News Briefs for October 16, 2025

•Campari-owned Russell’s Reserve has released the fourth whiskey in its Single Rickhouse Collection. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 16, 2025