Gallo Acquires Four Roses Bourbon From Kirin Holdings

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.

E. & J. Gallo Winery Acquires Denner Vineyards

November 10, 2022

Food & Beverage

E. & J. Gallo Winery purchased Denner Vineyards, including the Denner brand, estate vineyards, winery and tasting room in the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles. The acquisition expands Gallo's luxury wine portfolio with Denner's critically acclaimed Rhône- and Bordeaux-style wines and estate assets.

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.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Krose GmbH & Co KG

February 26, 2026

Insurance

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced it has acquired Bremen, Germany-based Krose GmbH & Co KG. Krose provides commercial insurance and reinsurance solutions, specializing in the design and placement of complex programs, and its risk professionals will be integrated into Gallagher’s European brokerage operations.

Molson Coors Beverage Company Acquires Blue Run Spirits

August 8, 2023

Food & Beverage

Molson Coors Beverage Company has agreed to acquire Blue Run Spirits, a Georgetown, Kentucky-based producer of premium bourbon and rye whiskies, and will house the brand within its newly established Coors Spirits Co. The founders of Blue Run will remain with the brand, with co-founder Mike Montgomery taking an expanded role leading Coors Spirits Co., as Molson Coors accelerates its premiumization and expansion into the spirits category.

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.