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Daily Archive: May 24, 2017

Constellation Deal For Brown-Forman Would Create 20M-Case U.S. Spirits Player

Yesterday, news broke that Constellation may be lining up its next acquisition target, Louisville, Kentucky-based Brown-Forman. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 24, 2017

Bacardi To Unveil New Rum In Collaboration With Major Lazer

Bacardi has named DJ and producer Jillionaire, of the group Major Lazer, as “Minister of Rum”—a hybrid of a brand ambassador, influencer and creative and cultural strategist—and is prepping the launch of an associated Bacardi Major Lazer rum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 24, 2017

Wine Spectator: Ernie Els Wines Co-Owner Buys Historic South African Winery Stellenzicht

The co-owner of Ernie Els Wines is expanding his Stellenbosch presence, buying the neighboring Stellenzicht winery. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for May 24, 2017

•Total Wine & More is expanding in the Houston area with two new outposts, both slated to open in former Goody Goody liquor store locations. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 24, 2017

•San Francisco-based North Channel Distillery has introduced Frisco, a Pisco-inspired unaged brandy. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 24, 2017