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Rémy Cointreau UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rémy Cointreau Group, has agreed to acquire Bruichladdich Distillery on the Scottish island of Islay. This is Rémy Cointreau’s first entry into the premium single malt Scotch whisky market. The deal was valued at approximately $91 million, comprising $75.3 million for... Read More

Call it a meeting of the minds. Berkshire Mountain Distillers (BMD) and Samuel Adams, two of the finest in their respective fields, will be collaborating in a multi-year project to distill two craft beers into two never-before-tasted spirits. The brews – the flagship Samuel Adams Boston Lager and the smoky,... Read More

It appears that the days of the mega-deal aren’t over yet. Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s biggest brewer, will buy the half of Grupo Modelo it does not already own for $2O.1 billion. AB InBev, which owns Budweiser and Stella Artois beers (among many others) has reached an agreement with Modelo’s... Read More

Spike TV’s reality series “Bar Rescue” will air Sundays beginning on Sunday, July 22 at 9pm.  From the producers of “The Biggest Loser” and “Extreme Makeover”, the series follows renowned nightlife consultant Jon Taffer, using his nearly three decades of experience in the food and beverage, hotel and hospitality industries... Read More

Nantucket-based LUCKY DOG VODKA (LDV) has announced an initiative to benefit African Services Committee – a US nonprofit that combats malnutrition, tuberculosis and AIDS in New York City and Ethiopia.  For every new “Like” – up to 5OOO – on the brand’s Facebook page (facebook.com/luckydogvodka), LDV will contribute $1 to... Read More

SUTTER HOME FAMILY VINEYARDS has launched the 2O12 Capsules for Hope program as part of its ongoing Sutter Home for Hope initiative.  One of the first wine companies to make a commitment to breast cancer awareness, Sutter Home for Hope was started in 2OO1, after one of the company’s owners,... Read More

Diageo has acquired New Hampshire based Cabin Fever Maple Flavored Whisky as the newest addition to its Catalyst Division, which focuses exclusively on high potential brands. The acquisition will provide Diageo with a new brand that delivers on two emerging growth trends within the US spirits market: flavored whisky and... Read More

Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky and US Sailing have introduced the inaugural Old Pulteney Maritime Heroes Award.  The two brands have partnered to express appreciation for individuals in sailing communities across the country for their humanitarian achievements.  Friends and families are encouraged to nominate an unsung hero for charitable... Read More

Nominations are now being accepted for Eagle Rare Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey’s 2O13 Rare Life Award at eaglerarelife.com. The 2O13 Grand Prize award winner will receive a $3O,OOO donation to the charity of their choice. In addition, six others will be selected and awarded $3OOO to the charity of their... Read More

Apparently, cows in Boxford, Massachusetts like to party.  Police Lt. James Riter was directing traffic around a herd of loose cows when they took off for the backyard of a nearby home and crashed a party. “I could hear screaming coming from the back of the house.  When I ran... Read More