Category Archives: Acquisitions

Beam Suntory Acquires On The Rocks

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Beam Suntory said it acquired On The Rocks Premium Cocktails, a rapidly growing premium ready-to-drink cocktail brand.  Terms weren’t disclosed. Beam Suntory previously owned a minority interest in On The Rocks, which features Beam Suntory’s brands in its range of premium … Continue reading →

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Jackson Family Buys Australia’s Giant Steps Winery

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The acquisition includes purchase of Giant Steps’ Sexton and Applejack vineyards (about 75 total hectares), both monopole vineyards. Giant Steps will continue to source fruit from Tarraford, Wombat Creek, Primavera and Gruyere Farm vineyards, recognising the long-term relationships and the … Continue reading →

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Shannon Ridge Acquires Steele Wines, Foley Piles Up $2.3 Billion M&A Fund

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The deal marries the two largest wineries in Lake County, Calif.  For an undisclosed price, Shannon Ridge is getting the Steele brand, 23-acre property, a 6,000-barrel capacity warehouse and 2,500 tons of crush capacity. Terms weren’t disclosed. Meanwhile, Bill Foley … Continue reading →

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Trinchero Acquires Tres Agaves Tequila

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Trinchero Family Estates said it acquired Tres Agaves Tequila and organic mixers from Tres Agaves Products, LLC, a partner since 2012. Tequila continues to grow exponentially in retail, making the acquisition an important one for Trinchero Family Estates, the world’s second … Continue reading →

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Diageo to Acquire Aviation Gin, Davos Brands for $610 Million

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Diageo said it will pay $610 million over 10 years to acquire Davos Brands, the owner of the Aviation American Gin brand and Davos’s other brands, Astral Tequila, Sombra Mezcal and TYKU Sake. Co-owner Ryan Reynolds, who has exercised creative … Continue reading →

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Epic Wines to Acquire Vehrs Distributing

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Epic Wines & Spirits, the full-service premium Santa Rose-based wholesaler, agreed to acquire Vehrs Distributing, Inc., an independently owned wholesaler of premium wine and craft spirits in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. The alignment of the two companies enables Epic and … Continue reading →

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