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Crown Royal, Bulleit And Don Julio Drive Diageo’s U.S. Sales, As Global Business Accelerates

Strong growth in whisk(e)y and Tequila boosted Diageo’s U.S. business in the company’s full fiscal year ended in June. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 27, 2017

Diageo’s $700 Million Bet On Casamigos Tequila

In 2013, Casamigos Tequila was launched to great fanfare—thanks largely to a glamorous ownership team led by actor George Clooney and nightlife entrepreneur Rande Gerber. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 22, 2017

News Alert: Diageo Acquires Super-Premium Tequila Casamigos

Diageo has agreed to acquire super-premium Tequila brand Casamigos. The transaction values Casamigos at up to $1 billion, with initial consideration set at $700 million and a further potential $300 million based on a performance linked earn-out over 10 years. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 21, 2017

News Briefs for June 21, 2017

•Diageo is looking to build its presence within the non-alcoholic sector through its Distill Ventures brand incubator, according to news reports. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 21, 2017

News Briefs for June 9, 2017

•Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits tells SND it will vigorously defend its Redemption Bourbon brand in the face of a trademark infringement claim lodged by Diageo’s Bulleit. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 9, 2017

News Briefs for June 8, 2017

•Palm Bay International has added Australian Vintage Ltd.’s Tempus Two wines to its import portfolio. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 8, 2017

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