Category Archives: Acquisitions

Pittsburgh Pirates Owner to Buy Wigle Whiskey

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Bob Nutting, owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Ogden Newspapers Inc., has agreed to buy Wigle Whiskey and its sister company, Threadbare Cider & Mead from the Meyer family.  Terms weren’t disclosed. Wigle Whiskey is among the biggest 10% of craft distilleries … Continue reading →

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A-B Closing Oakland, Calif., Distribution Center

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Markstein Sale Co. and Matagrano Inc.are to occupy the warehouse in September.  A-B will lay off 142 workers.  The closure and layoff were first reported by Brewbound.  

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Lagier Meredith Vineyard Sells for $0

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Owners Steve Legier Carole Meredith want to retire from winemaker and farming their small vineyard on Mount Veeder.  But they want to keep living in their home on their property.  So their friends Aaron and Claire Pott will take control … Continue reading →

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Foley Acquires Silverado Vineyards

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Silverado Vineyards was founded in 1981 by the late Diane Marie Disney Miller, daughter of Walt Disney, and her husband the late Ron Miller, President/COO of Walt Disney Productions and CEO of Walt Disney Co. . Over the last four … Continue reading →

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Bardstown Bourbon to Buy Green River Spirits

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Bardstown Bourbon Co. said it agreed to buy Green River Spirits Co.  The deal will give Bardstown two production sites and the Green River brand.  Terms weren’t disclosed. “We’re excited to forge this new partnership, which brings together two world-class teams and … Continue reading →

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Sands Brothers to Retire from Active Management at Constellation Brands

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Just days after Heaven Hill Brands announced executive changes to pass control of the family-owned distiller to a third generation, Constellation Brands announced Robert and Richard Sands, who currently serve as Executive Chairman of the Board and Executive Vice Chairman of the Board, respectively, … Continue reading →

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