Splinter Group Spirits Partners With Vintage Wine Estates
Splinter Group Spirits announced today a new partnership with Vintage Wine Estates, who has acquired a majority interest in the company.
Splinter, formed in 2013 by the Wilkinson Family and Dave Phinney, produces the small-batch...
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers Acquires Robert Hall Winery
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers has announced the purchase of Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles, California.
The sale includes the Robert Hall production facilities, hospitality center, inventory, vineyards and brands. Financial details of the sale were...
Wirtz Beverage Canada Joins Breakthru Beverage Group
Wirtz Beverage Canada has joined Breakthru Beverage Group and will begin operations today as Breakthru Beverage Canada.
Breakthru was launched in January 2016 through the merger of The Charmer Sunbelt Group and Wirtz Beverage Group....
MillerCoors Buys Majority Share in Hop Valley Brewing Company
Tenth and Blake Beer Company, the craft and import division of MillerCoors, announced today an agreement to obtain a majority interest in Eugene, Ore.-based Hop Valley Brewing Company.
Hop Valley produces a wide variety of...
Patriot Brands To Build $5 Million Distillery in Pleasureville, Kentucky
Patriot Brands LLC, a start-up spirits-maker established earlier this year, plans to build a distillery and historical park in Pleasureville, Kentucky, with a $5 million investment, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin said in a press release.
"Start-ups...
Interview: Liquor Stores President and CEO Talks About Growth Through Acquisition
When Liquor Stores N.A. recently purchased 51 percent of two Joe Canals stores in Lawrenceville and Woodbridge, New Jersey for $15 million it raised a lot of eyebrows. The two iconic New Jersey stores...
Diageo Reports 3% Global Sales Dip, 3% Growth in North America
Global net sales were down 3% over the last 12 months for Diageo, according to a report the company released today. The world's largest drinks maker realized a net profit during the year that ended...
NY International Spirits Competition Announces Partnership with Beverage Information Group
The New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC) and the Beverage Information Group (BIG) have announced a trade media partnership for the upcoming 2016 NYISC, to be held October 23-24th in the heart of New...
Interview: How Patrón Stays Small-Batch Despite Its Large Size
Patrón Tequila has used artisanal production techniques well before that trend swept through spirits and marketing. The brand has long positioned itself as ultra-premium and has become a giant of the top-shelf. Still, the...
South America’s Premium Wines are Poised for Continued Growth
After decades of explosive growth fueled by fierce competition for low-end market share, South America’s wine industry is maturing into a new phase. Argentina and Chile are now major players, ranking fifth and sixth...