BROWN-FORMAN LOOKS TO SCOTLAND
THE COMPANY behind Jack Daniel’s Whiskey is getting back into the Scotch biz. Brown-Forman is investing approximately $416.3 million to snap up the BenRiach Distillery and its three single-malt Scotch whisky brands as part of a continued push to reshape its portfolio. The deal will see the distillery’s brands –... Read More
Martignetti Companies Named Business Partner of the Year
MARTIGNETTI COMPANIES was honored as “Business Partner of the Year” – the prestigious award from the Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) – at the association’s annual awards dinner held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in March during the New England Food Show. The award is given by the MRA... Read More
HI NEIGHBOR! ’GANSETT COMES HOME
Narragansett Beer is officially coming home to Rhode Island. In conjunction with The Isle Brewers Guild, Narragansett will move to The Guild in Pawtucket and begin producing beer in its home state for the first time since 1983. Several months will be spent restoring the building and installing the brew... Read More
CAMPARI TO ACQUIRE GRAND MARNIER
Italian distiller Davide Campari-Milano SpA, has agreed to buy French cognac maker Grand Marnier Group in a deal that values the family-owned company at 684 million euros (US$76O million), adding more high-end spirits to its portfolio. The acquisition is the first for Campari since 2O14, and the biggest since CEO... Read More
#LOVEBEERLOVELIFE
HARPOON is running the sweepstakes #LoveBeerLoveLife – a chance to win a trip to this year’s HarpoonFest MAY 2O to 21. Entrants are invited to post pictures of how they “Love Beer” and “Love Life” with Harpoon beer to @harpoonbrewery and #LoveBeerLoveLife, or upload them directly at lovebeerlovelife.com. One randomly... Read More
CRAFT BREWERS CONFERENCE & BREWEXPO AMERICA
THE 33rd Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America, presented by the Brewers Association, the will take place MAY 3 to 6 at the Philadelphia Convention Center. The conference will feature over 6OO exhibiting companies with more than 125 presenters, including Paul Gatza, Brewers Association’s director as well as Chief Economist... Read More
THE AGE OF THE LUXURY COCKTAIL KITS
APPARENTLY luxe cocktail kits are en vogue these days. If you happen to have a few thousand extra dollars to spare that is. Following the launch of the plus $38,OOO Rolls Royce cocktail hamper late last year (featured last issue), Ralph Lauren has followed suit with a limited edition “mixologist... Read More
SOUTHERN COMFORT AND TUACA SOLD
BROWN-FORMAN has reached an agreement to sell its Southern Comfort and Tuaca trademarks to Sazerac for $543.5 million. Brown-Forman Chief Executive Officer Paul Varga said the decision to sell these brands reflects the company’s evolving portfolio strategy and a continuation of its efforts to focus resources on its highest strategic... Read More
BREAKING NEWS GOING TO THE PUB IS GOOD FOR YOU!
WELL, THIS IS A SHOCKER . . . New research from Oxford University has found that regularly going to your local pub makes you happier, healthier and more sociable. Previous research has shown that face-to-face meetings are vital to maintaining friendships, but the beneficial role that pubs have in this... Read More
THE ROLLS-ROYCE OF COCKTAIL KITS
FEELING PARTICULARLY flush and looking to blow some cash? For consumers with a spare £26,366 (US $38,54O) burning a hole in their pockets, Rolls-Royce has created a limited edition custom-made cocktail hamper. The luxury car maker created just 15 of the kits, which take eight weeks to make. Each one... Read More