Milestone Brands Acquires Victoria Distillers and Azzurre Spirits

Brown-Forman Acquires Gin Mare Brands from Vantguard and MG Destilerías

November 3, 2022

Food & Beverage

Brown-Forman Corporation has completed its purchase of the Gin Mare brands from Vantguard and MG Destilerías; the purchase price was not disclosed. Gin Mare, a Spanish Mediterranean-inspired ultra‑premium gin, will continue to be produced at MG Destilerías' distillery in Vilanova i la Geltrú and will join Brown‑Forman's premium spirits portfolio.

Bourdon Spirits Acquires Copper & Kings from Constellation Brands

August 5, 2025

Food & Beverage

Bourdon Spirits Company, a family-owned spirits company based in Louisville, has acquired Copper & Kings American Brandy Company from Constellation Brands. The acquisition preserves production at Copper & Kings' Louisville distillery and positions Bourdon to expand the brand's visitor experience and national distribution while maintaining its creative identity.

Corby (Pernod Ricard) Acquires 90% Stake in Ace Beverage Group

June 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

Corby Spirit and Wine, the Canadian affiliate of Pernod Ricard, will acquire a 90% stake in Ace Beverage Group for an enterprise value of CAD 165 million, with call options to buy the remaining shares in 2025 and 2028. The deal gives Corby a stronger position in the fast-growing Canadian ready-to-drink (RTD) category and will leverage Corby's distribution network to scale ABG's Cottage Springs, Ace Hill and other brands across Canada.

Avalon Spirits Acquires TSS Brands (owner of Whiskey Row Bourbon)

September 21, 2023

Food & Beverage

Avalon Spirits Corporation, a newly formed distilled spirits marketing and sales company led by John Glover, has acquired TSS Brands, the owner of the Whiskey Row Bourbon brand. Avalon intends to use Whiskey Row as the cornerstone of a portfolio of super‑premium spirits and roll the brand out progressively across the US and key international whiskey markets, including Europe.

Sazerac Company Acquires Western Son Vodka and Distillery

October 1, 2025

Food & Beverage

Sazerac Company has acquired Western Son Vodka and Distillery, a Texas-based small-batch spirits maker. The acquisition adds the Western Son brand and production capacity to Sazerac’s global spirits portfolio, supporting portfolio and capability expansion.

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.