Brown-Forman Corp., Louisville, Ky., announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Diplomático Rum brand and related assets from Destillers United Group S.L. (Spain). The company announced its agreement to purchase the brand in October 2022, giving Brown-Forman an entry into the growing super-premium-plus rum category.
Brown-Forman Corp., Louisville, Ky., reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year, which ended April 30. For the fourth quarter, the company’s reported net sales declined 5 percent to $709 million compared to the same prior-year period.
The 86 Company team to remain part of brand going forward
June 10, 2019
Brown-Forman Corp., Louisville, Ky., has reached a definitive agreement to purchase The 86 Company. Upon completion, Brown-Forman will add Fords Gin, a premium gin to its growing portfolio.
Woodford Reserve, a brand of Brown-Forman Corp., released a new limited-edition expression as part of its annual Woodford Reserve Distillery Series: Barrel Finished Rye.
Company reports net sales growth of 10 percent from prior year period
January 12, 2018
For the first six months of the fiscal year, the company’s reported net sales increased 10 percent to $1.6 billion, compared with the prior-year period.
Effective March 1, Brown-Forman, Louisville, Ky., announced that Rachel Barrie assume the role of whisky maker for its Scotch whisky portfolio, which includes the BenRiach, The GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh distilleries.
Beverage companies continue to raise money for causes
May 26, 2015
Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, a brand of Brown-Forman Corp., Louisville Ky., and Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area announced that the annual Wishes in Wine Country event collectively raised more than $936,000 to benefit children suffering from life-threatening illnesses this year. The event, which curates the best food and wine produced in Sonoma County, hosted 800 guests on the croquet lawns of Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards on May 16, as part of the ongoing partnership, the companies say. This year, fundraising efforts were able to support a total of 24 wishes to children of the Greater Bay Area.
Soccer-themed bottles cheer on the US, Mexico teams
July 16, 2014
Brown-Forman Corp.’s el Jimador brand, the official tequila sponsor of the U.S. National Soccer Team and the annual U.S. Tour of the Mexican National Team, donned team colors for its special-edition FIFA World Cup tournament bottles.