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RNDC Names Region President of Young’s Market Company

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has named Jay Johnson Region President of Young’s Market Company — now the Western division of RNDC. This follows the announcement last week of the finalized Joint Venture Partnership Agreement...

Diageo Acquires Majority Share in Nonalcoholic Spirit, Seedlip

Diageo has acquired a significant majority shareholding in Seedlip, a non-alcoholic spirits brand. Seedlip was launched by entrepreneur Ben Branson in 2015 with the idea of solving the question, “What to drink when you’re not drinking.”...

Pernod Ricard Acquires Firestone & Robertson Distilling

Following their recent purchase of a majority share in Louisville’s Rabbit Hole Distilling, Pernod Ricard has continued investing in premium U.S. craft spirits with the acquisition of Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. This distillery is headquartered in Fort...

WhistlePig Unveils 18-Year Double Malt Rye

WhistlePig has introduced its oldest whiskey to date: WhistlePig Double Malt Rye – Aged 18 Years.  The whiskey is distilled from a mash bill that includes both malted rye and malted barley. This ‘Double Malt’ mash bill innovates on a traditional...

Wild Turkey Launches Master’s Keep Cornerstone Rye

Wild Turkey has announced Master’s Keep Cornerstone Rye, the fourth release in the popular Master’s Keep series. This is the oldest rye ever released by the distillery. For Master’s Keep Cornerstone Rye, Master Distiller Eddie...

RNDC and Young’s Expanded Partnership Now Final

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) and Young’s Market Company (Young’s) have announced that the Joint Venture Partnership Agreement between the companies has been finalized. As of Aug. 1, the transaction between the companies has officially...

SGWS Appoints Newly Created SVP, Commercial Effectiveness Role

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has promoted Rahul Sathe to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Commercial Effectiveness. Sathe will report directly to Brad Vassar, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. His appointment is...

Bardstown Bourbon Company Expands Distribution

The Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBCo) has announced the rollout of its products in six markets including California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana and Tennessee, in addition to its home state of Kentucky. The launch of the Bardstown...

Sarah Jessica Parker’s Wine Will Hit Shelves in September

Actor and designer Sarah Jessica Parker announced today via Instagram that her new sauvignon blanc wine, in partnership with the New Zealand-based Invivo & Co, will hit stores this fall on Sept. 18, 2019. Made with grapes from...

The Glenlivet Launches 14-Year-Old Cognac Cask Scotch Whisky

The Glenlivet has unveiled its newest expression: The Glenlivet 14 Year Old. This is the first time The Glenlivet portfolio has introduced a single malt whisky finished in ex-Cognac casks to the U.S. market. The...