News Briefs for August 27, 2026
•Diageo’s Guinness has extended its partnership with Notre Dame Athletics, keeping the brand as the Official Beer of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Alumni and Fans for another three seasons. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 27, 2026Campari Backs Rising Espolòn Tequila With Global Push
Espolòn has quickly risen to become Campari Group’s largest brand in the U.S., up 6% to 1.67 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 26, 2026Quintessential Takes On New 100,000-Case Portfolio Led By Provenance
The Kautz family, owner of Ironstone Vineyards, has acquired a range of California wine and beverage brands from Allan Lombardi, owner of Thomas Allen Winery, effective immediately. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 26, 2026News Briefs for August 26, 2026
•Brown-Forman has announced wider distribution for Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt, shifting the bottling from a travel retail exclusive to an annual release available across the U.S. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 26, 2026Jim Clerkin-Led Mermaid Gin Rapidly Gaining U.S. Traction
Earlier this year, industry veteran Jim Clerkin was named CEO at up and coming U.K.-based gin label Mermaid. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 25, 2026Whisky Advocate: Auction Update
Collectors brought some much-needed excitement to the whisky auction scene in early August with the return of several heavyweight expressions, signaling a shift in momentum from July. Continue reading →
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