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Diageo to Trade Cîroc North America for Lobos 1707 in Strategic Joint Venture With Main Street Advisors

VinePair

Within the deal, Diageo will exchange majority ownership of Croc Ultra-Premium Vodkas North American brand rights in exchange for the worldwide brand rights to Lobos 1707. In 2007, four years after the ultra-premium vodka brand was founded, it became the subject of a joint venture between Diageo and Sean Diddy Combs.

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Meili Founders Jason Momoa and Blaine Halvorson Think Vodka Is Underestimated (and Far from Flavorless)

Drinkhacker

In 2023, Momoa and longtime friend and business partner Blaine Halvorson launched Meili Vodka. Of course, vodka’s simplicity leaves little room for error. The result is a spirit Momoa and Halvorson believe carries character (and yes, flavor) that exceeds what people expect from vodka itself. How long did that process take?

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40 Under 40 Spotlight: Ashleigh McFadden

Cheers

Her advocacy for underrepresented wineries, particularly women winemakers, promotes diversity in the wine industry. The Beverage Information Group 40 Under 40 is sponsored by Inspiro Tequila , IV20 Terp Vodka , Heaven Hill Brands and Tequila Herradura.

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Holiday Highlight: National Espresso Martini Day!

Chilled Magazine

While espresso martinis became popular with vodka, the shift to tequila in the last two years has been ever present.

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Christine Cooney, French American Spirits Importer Gets Knighted

Chilled Magazine

There are 38 states where the company is currently selling its carefully curated catalog of Armagnac, Calvados, Cognac, absinthe, gin, rum, vodka, whisky, vermouth, and various liqueurs and apéritifs. Since 2008, she has distinguished herself as a leading importer of award-winning French spirits in the United States.

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Bacardi Appoints Jeff Branson as SVP & Managing Director of Commercial for North America

Chilled Magazine

With more than 20 years of beverage industry experience, Jeff takes on the promotion following a successful run leading the company’s business in Canada where he served as Vice President and General Manager. Jeff reports to Tony Latham, Regional President of Bacardi North America, and is based in Coral Gables, Florida.

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Better Drinks Take Flight

Imbibe Magazine

Alaska serves Buffalo Trace and Aviation Gin, while Delta features Du Nord Foundation Vodka among its offerings. His plan is to curate a wine list highlighting the most prolific wine regions of France and promote them in every cabin, from economy to first class. “I When we go to Japan, they offer sake.”

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