[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily

Good Morning and Happy Monday, October 12, 2026.

3 Firms Agree to Acquire RNDC Michigan Business

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits (GLWAS) agreed to acquire RNDC Michigan’s ADA business and, together with Imperial Beverage and Vintage Wine Company, to acquire RNDC Michigan’s wine business. GLWAS is also partnering with National Wine & Spirits (NWS) to acquire RNDC’s building in Livonia. The acquisitions are subject to the Bankruptcy Court's approval.

Bottle of The Macallan 1926 Sells for £2.1 Million / $2.8 Million

A bottle of The Macallan 1926, featuring the Fine & Rare label, sold for £2,125,000 / $2,807,975, becoming the second most valuable bottle of whisky ever sold in sterling, but the most valuable bottle ever sold at auction when measured in US dollars. Sotheby’s now holds the top three prices for any bottle of whisky sold at auction. Jonny Fowle, Global Head of Whisky & Spirits, Sotheby's, said: “Today’s result reflects the enduring fascination that The Macallan 1926 inspires among collectors

Terlato Expands Seven Daughters Portfolio with Sparkling Brut

Terlato Wine Group announces the newest release in the Seven Daughters portfolio, the Sparkling Brut, its third wine since the brand's relaunch in 2024. The Sparkling Brut joins the Seven Daughters Moscato and Red Blend in a line-up that continues to build momentum heading into its third year with the Academy Award-nominated actor, No. 1 New York Times Bestselling Author, and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson as strategic advisor and creative collaborator.

Gang Steals Thousands of Bottles From Marchesi Antinori in Tuscany

Thieves drove off with thousands of bottles of wine from a Tuscany winery belonging to Marchesi Antinori. It's believed to be the biggest theft of its kind in Italian history. The thieves shut of the alarms and suveillance cameras and used company forklifts to load two large truck with 30,000 bottles of wine, including bottles of Solaia, Guado al Tasso and Tignanello, notable as one of the first red wines in the Tuscany region to be produced without white grapes. The stolen bottles were priced

Only 31% of Consumers Expect to Spend as Usual as Weak Wage Growth, High Gas Prices Take Toll

That's according to the latest University of Michigan consumer survey, the last before the mid-term elections. It shows that while most consumers remain under pressure from weak wage growth, high motor fuel costs and worries about job security – a fact reflected in consumer surveys – spending is holding up, owing to the growing dominance of high-income households. The University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey was very weak, falling to 46.3 in October from 48.1.

Elijah Craig Unveils Tavern Trail for Old Fashioned Week

In celebration of the return of Old Fashioned Week (10/9 – 10/18), Elijah Craig unveils the Old Fashioned Tavern Trail, now in its seventh year. A play on Kentucky’s historic bourbon trail, this collection of 70 destinations across the country celebrates connection, community and good bourbon – all while giving back to the hospitality industry. Founded in 2020 as a way for Elijah Craig to support hospitality workers in need,

Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. – Joel