Monthly Archives: August 2020

Brown-Forman Completes Sale of Early Times, Canadian Mist to Sazerac

Brown-Forman Corp. said it completed the sale of the Early Times, Canadian Mist, and Collingwood brands, and the Canadian Mist production assets to Sazerac Co. on July 31. Terms weren’t disclosed.

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Molson Coors Taps Breakthru for Nevada

Breakthru Beverage Group said it will represent the full Molson Coors portfolio, including all Miller brands, throughout southern Nevada. Breakthru has shared a strong partnership with Molson Coors in multiple markets for more than 40 years and recently received the … Continue reading

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Hess Collection to Aid Reforestration

From July 2020 through June 2021, sales of Hess Select wines will support the National Forest Foundation as it works to reforest and strengthen national forests around the country. The organization takes a science-based approach, focusing efforts on high priority … Continue reading

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Jack Daniel’s Sets 2-Day

Jack Daniel’s first ever virtual music festival “Crash the Couch” will be presented free via YouTube and available to stream on mobile devices and computers Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15. Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes, Cold War Kids and … Continue reading

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Who & What —

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits names Brad Vassar Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, and will also become a member of the Company’s Board of Managers, effective Sept. 8.  He has been executive vp and chief operating … Continue reading

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Grape Growers Say 15,000 Acres of Grapes Need to Be Ripped Out

Consumers have shifted their wine buying to off-premise retailers from on-premise, but that hasn’t changed the need for growers to reduce the number of acres planted to grapes, Allied Grape Growers says. And while there has been about 35,000 acres … Continue reading

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