Illva Saronno Holding Acquires Majority Stake in Sagamore Spirit

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.

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.

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.

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.

Highlander Partners Acquires Majority Stake in SanoVita

February 19, 2020

Food & Beverage

Highlander Partners, a Dallas-based middle-market private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in SanoVita, a Romanian plant-based food brand headquartered in Râmnicu Vâlcea. Highlander plans to accelerate SanoVita's growth through new product innovation, enhanced production capabilities and strategic M&A while the founders will remain partners in the business.