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Brown-Forman Now Has Two Suitors. Here Is What That Means for the Rest of the Market.
The spirits industry's biggest story just got more complicated. Two weeks after Pernod Ricard and...
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What Does a Bourbon Barrel Broker Do? The Shifting Model
Apr 1, 2026 by Matt Breese
Bourbon’s popularity has surged in recent years, drawing in brands, distilleries, investors, and...
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How to Start a Whiskey Brand: Exploring Your Liquid Options
Mar 23, 2026 by Matt Breese
One of the earliest and most consequential decisions when starting a whiskey brand is where the...
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