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News Briefs for October 14, 2016

•Brown-Forman’s Woodford Reserve is introducing a new Brandy Cask Finish as part of its limited edition Master’s Collection. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 14, 2016

News Briefs for October 7, 2016

•Edrington is adding to its Macallan single malt range with the launch of The Macallan Double Cask 12-year-old.

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Posted in News on October 7, 2016

News Briefs for October 5, 2016

•Breakthru Beverage has agreed to acquire Toronto-based wine broker B&W Wines. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 5, 2016

Breakthru Denies Allegations Made Against Top Execs In Empire Merchants’ Federal Lawsuit

Hours after a federal lawsuit was filed against some of its top executives, Breakthru Beverage issued a statement denying the allegations made in the complaint and said it will fight back aggressively.  Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 21, 2016

Exclusive: Empire Merchants, NY’s Largest Distributor, Files Federal Fraud Charges Against Part-Owner Charles Merinoff

Empire Merchants, New York’s biggest spirits and wine distributor, has fired CEO Lloyd Sobel and filed suit against co-owner Charlie Merinoff, claiming in federal court that the two men—and others, including Breakthru Beverage CEO Greg Baird—defrauded the company through their involvement in an interstate smuggling scheme. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 20, 2016

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 20, 2016

•Breakthru Beverage has expanded its craft and imported beer business in the Colorado market with the acquisition of distributor C.R. Goodman. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 20, 2016

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