[BND] Your Breakfast Briefing
Good Morning and Happy Friday, It's March 20, 2025. Why Fawn Weaver Believes She Can Save Uncle Nearest At the heart of the present battle over Uncle Nearest is the question of whether the company's financial condition has deteriorated to the point that the only viable
Good Morning and Happy Friday, It's March 20, 2025.
Why Fawn Weaver Believes She Can Save Uncle Nearest
At the heart of the present battle over Uncle Nearest is the question of whether the company's financial condition has deteriorated to the point that the only viable action is to sell its assets to some other party.
Uncle Nearest Bankruptcy Case Dismissed by Judge
A federal judge tossed Fawn Weaver's attempt to put Nearest Green Distillery into Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Act protection, ruling the Uncle Nearest founder lacked the authority to act on behalf of the financially troubled distillery she founded.
Receiver Likely to File Bankruptcy in Uncle Nearest Case
Just because the receiver in the Uncle Nearest receivership case asked a federal bankruptcy judge to dismiss Fawn Weaver's attempt to put the company into Bankruptcy Act protection doesn't mean the company is in the clear.
SGWS to Acquire New York's Clare Rose
The relentless consolidation in the bev/al industry continues. The latest: Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits announced it plans to buy Clare Rose, the Anheuser-Busch distributor on Long Island as well as three of the main craft breweries.
Spirits DtC Backed in Iowa
The American Distilling Institute (ADI) and the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) launched “Ship My Spirits,” a campaign supporting legislation that would allow Iowa distillers to ship spirits directly to adult consumers.
Crimson Wine Sales Fell 11% in Year
Crimson Wine Group reports net sales fell 10.8% to $65.08 million in 2025 while net profit fell to $613,000, or 3 cents a share. from $851,000, or 4 cents a share.
THC Beverages Can't Be Sold in Ohio, Except . . .
As of this morning (Friday, March 20) beverages containing THC can only be sold in licensed marijuana dispensaries, not in groceries, not in C-Stories. not in any normal bev/al location.
Adonna Wines Spring Release Available
Today's (3/20) the first day of spring, and Adonna Wines officially opens its spring allotment to the California market.
Copper & Thief, Larceny Bourbon Join for Napa Valley Red Wine Blend
Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters joined forces with Kentucky-based Larceny Bourbon for an exclusive wine collaboration.