Infinium Spirits Acquires Howler Head Whiskey from Monkey Spirit, LLC

NerdWallet Acquires On the Barrelhead

June 23, 2022

Financial Services

NerdWallet, Inc. acquired On the Barrelhead, Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $120 million (approximately $70 million cash and $50 million in NerdWallet Class A common stock). On the Barrelhead will be fully integrated into NerdWallet to accelerate the company's data and technology capabilities for improved, personalized credit product recommendations for consumers and SMBs.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Acquires Horizon Beverage Group

July 25, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has agreed to acquire Horizon Beverage Group, Inc., adding Horizon's Massachusetts and Rhode Island operations, portfolio, warehouse capacity and delivery fleet to Southern Glazer's U.S. footprint. The transaction expands Southern Glazer's presence into the two states and will keep Horizon's current leadership and family owners involved through the transition.

Illva Saronno Holding Acquires Majority Stake in Sagamore Spirit

September 14, 2023

Food & Beverage

Italian spirits group Illva Saronno Holding S.p.A. has purchased a majority stake in Baltimore-based Sagamore Spirit, the rye whiskey brand and distillery owned by Sagamore Ventures (the family office of Kevin Plank). The deal expands Illva Saronno's U.S. presence and whiskey portfolio while preserving Sagamore Spirit's Maryland-based operations and enabling further market expansion.

Bronco Wine Co. Acquires Assets of Wine Hooligans

February 19, 2025

Food & Beverage

Bronco Wine Co. acquired key assets of Wine Hooligans at auction, taking full control of brands including Portlandia, Shortbread, Broadside and alcohol-removed Sea Monster, plus production facilities in Santa Rosa. Bronco, which had been Wine Hooligans' majority shareholder since 2023, will retain most Wine Hooligans employees to support ongoing operations under Bronco ownership.

Pronghorn Invests in Ten To One Caribbean Rum

August 18, 2022

Food & Beverage

Pronghorn made a capital investment in Ten To One Caribbean Rum, the award-winning spirits brand founded by Marc Farrell and co-owned by Ciara. The investment includes access to Pronghorn's incubator and accelerator services to help scale Ten To One's distribution, DTC and brand capabilities across the U.S.

Bacardi Limited Acquires ILEGAL Mezcal

September 11, 2023

Food & Beverage

Bacardi Limited has completed the acquisition of ILEGAL Mezcal, making the family-owned spirits company the sole owner of the artisanal mezcal brand. Bacardi said the deal will accelerate ILEGAL's growth within the fast-growing super-premium mezcal category and expand the brand's global reach; terms were not disclosed.