Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey’s CEO and founder visiting military bases nationwide
April 7, 2023
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Shelbyville Tenn., announced its CEO and Founder Fawn Weaver's 2023 CEO tour: Thank You for Your Service. Thank You for Your Support. This year’s CEO Thank You Tour is a heartfelt journey across America, as Weaver will visit military bases nationwide to express her gratitude to one of the brand’s most supportive communities, the company says.
Beam Suntory minority investor in ready-to-drink cocktail company
April 5, 2023
Jennifer Lopez announced the creation of THE HOUSE OF DELOLA LLC, a company she founded to launch unique, mixology-level ready-to-enjoy cocktails designed for elegant, effortless entertaining as part of a thoughtful lifestyle.
Horse Neck, a brand of Firsty Thursday LLC, announced the launch of its premium, ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails featuring Kentucky Straight Bourbon in four unique flavors.
New drink and Coca-Cola Zero-Sugar version to hit shelves in May
March 30, 2023
Jack Daniel's, a brand of Brown-Forman Corp., Louisville, Ky., and The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, debuted Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola cocktail, a ready-to-drink (RTD), pre-mixed cocktail option for the first time in the United States. Made with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and Coca-Cola, Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola RTD will continue to expand to other global markets throughout 2023, the companies note.
Wine and spirits wholesaler adds new markets with California-based wine group
March 28, 2023
The Wine Group (TWG), Livermore, Calif., and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Miami, announced that they have expanded their relationship to form a national strategic alignment. The new agreement includes a portfolio expansion in the open markets of the District of Columbia, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas, as well as the brokerage markets of Maine, Mississippi, and New Hampshire. The Wine Group will begin the transition of its portfolio to these markets beginning April 1, with Southern Glazer’s exclusive responsibility taking effect May 1.
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