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Joel Whitaker

Brown-Forman Rejects Sazerac Takeover Bid

As we predicted more than two weeks ago, Brown-Forman Corp. rejected a purported $15 billion takeover offer from Sazerac Co. No mystery on the reason: The Brown Family likes its family business. And why shouldn't it? Ever since George Garvin Brown established the company, the Brown Family

Why Wineries Should Own Their Tasting Rooms

I'm a firm believer in vertical integration as much as possible. Here's another example of why: When Sal Cullari decided to hang up his academic regalia he planted a small vineyard at his home in 2000 and become a full-time winemaker. Still, he "never

WineAmerica Names Kaiser Executive Director

Michael Kaiser, a 20-year veteran of WineAmerica, has been promoted to Executive Director, with new responsibilities added to his prior role as Executive Vice President and Director of Government Affairs. Jim Trezise will continue as President, a role he has occupied for nine years after serving for 20 years

Arborum to Acquire Part of Vineyard 29 Property in Napa Valley

Arborum to Acquire Part of Vineyard 29 Property in Napa Valley

Caren and Nick Orum, proprietors of Arborum Napa Valley, tsaid they agreed to acquire a 24-acre portion of the Vineyard 29 property in St. Helena from Anne and Chuck McMinn. The McMinns had purchased the property as part of their expansion of Vineyard 29 in 2008. The transaction is

Blue Run Spirits Collabs with Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Blue Run Spirits announced an Indiana-exclusive, limited-edition release of its award-winning Kentucky Straight High Rye Bourbon Whiskey in collaboration with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). Timed for the excitement of the Month of May and the lead-up to “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” the special release

Pringles Blends Miller Lite's Flavor into a Snackable Crisp

Mars Inc. introduced Pringles x Miller Lite Beer Cheese Burger crisps and Pringles x Miller Lite Beer-Braised Steak crisps, brought back from last year's debut. This year's limited-edition lineup combines the delicious, savory flavors of beer-infused cookout favorites with the hop-forward, malty

A-B Sets $5 M Investment in Columbus to Fuel Michelob Ultra, Michelob Ultra Zero

Anheuser-Busch said it will invest $5 million in its Columbus, Ohio, brewery to fuel production of Michelob ULTRA, the nation’s No. 1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer, and Michelob ULTRA Zero, the #1 top-selling and fastest-growing non-alcohol brew. Additionally, Anheuser-Busch is opening a