Monthly Archives: June 2016

Miller Lite Conciertos Originales Returns to Texas for 3rd Year

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Miller Lite Conciertos Originales, the original concert series featuring some of the biggest names in Latin music, returns to Texas for the third consecutive year, June 23 through August 27, consumers 21 and over will have a chance to experience … Continue reading →

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Brown-Forman Completes Scottish Distillery Acquisition

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

As expected, Brown-Forman Corp. completed its acquisition of BenRiach Distillery Co. for £281 million ($404.5 million). The purchase, which brings three outstanding Single Malt Scotch Whisky brands – The GlenDronach, BenRiach, and Glenglassaugh – into Brown-Forman’s growing whiskey portfolio, includes … Continue reading →

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Korbel Unwraps Its New Limited-Edition Bottle Wrap

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

It’s striking, bold blue colors and a distinct front label using the Korbel logo, and a bright, gold “K” that practically pops from the bottle, it’s a fun and breezy look for the iconic California champagne.  Inside the bottle: Korbel’s Extra … Continue reading →

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Milestone Brands Acquires American Born Moonshine

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Milestone Brands LLC, which was formed in February 2016 by Eric Dopkins, former CEO of Deep Eddy Vodka, and Chad Auler, co-founder of Deep Eddy Vodka, has made its second acquisition, acquiring American Born Moonshine from Windy Hill Spirits. “Pat … Continue reading →

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Chris Upchurch Opens His Own Vineyard

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Chris Upchurch, a well-known Washington State winemaker, opened Upchurch Vineyard winery and tasting room in Benton City, Wash. In the European tradition, Upchurch Vineyard creates one wine, from one vineyard by one family – all to produce a first growth … Continue reading →

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Havana Club Gets a Makeover: New Packaging, Line Extension

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

The battle between Bacardi Ltd. and the Cuban government/Pernod Ricard partnership over Havana Club stepped up a notch, with Bacardi adopting new packaging for Havana Club, announcing a national expansion, introducing a dark rum variant and launching a new brand … Continue reading →

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