Tag Archives: Brown-Forman

Old Forester Marks 150 Years with Limited-Edition Whiskey

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

What was George Garvin Brown‘s biggest contribution to the distilling business?  Arguably, sealing and selling his Old Forester whiskey in a glass bottle.  Each bottle was adorned with his signature, a personal guarantee of the brand’s quality and consistency. Now, … Continue reading →

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Benriach Releases Four Expressions

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Benriach Distillery, located in Scotland’s Speyside region, unveiled a distinctive flavor-forward portfolio of Single Malts and a new look inspired by the distillery’s creative heritage. Four unpeated and peated expressions of the core range arrive on US shelves in October … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

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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Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Honors 1st Woman Derby Jockey

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

This year’s Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Cup program honors Jockey Diane Crump, the first female to ride in The Kentucky Derby 50 years ago. Crump rode Fathom in the 1970 Derby and, although the thoroughbred finished 15th, Crump rode … Continue reading →

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Brown-Forman to Sell Early Times, Canadian Mist, Collingwood to Sazerac

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Brown-Forman Corp. said it agreed to sell the Early Times, Canadian Mist, and Collingwood brands, and the Canadian Mist production assets, to Sazerac Co. The sale reflects the continued evolution of Brown-Forman’s portfolio strategy to focus on premium brands. Brown-Forman … Continue reading →

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B-F Sales Rose 1% in Year, Fell 5% in 4th Fiscal Quarter; Net Fell 1% in Year

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Brown-Forman Corp. reports net sales in fiscal 2021, ended April 30, rose  1% to $3.4 billion (flat on an underlying basis).  Net profit fell 1% to $827 million or $1.72 a share. For the fiscal fourth quarter, net sales1 declined … Continue reading →

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