Premium spirits company Milestone Brands LLC, Austin, Texas, announced the acquisition of American Born Moonshine from Nashville, Tenn.-based Windy Hill Spirits. Milestone Brands LLC, which also recently acquired Dulce Vida Tequila, was formed in February by Eric Dopkins, former chief executive officer of Deep Eddy Vodka, and Chad Auler, co-founder of Deep Eddy Vodka.
Sonoma Cider announced the addition of a spirit to its portfolio: Apple Brandy, a Calvados-inspired organic brandy that launched May 1 and is the company’s first foray into the craft spirits market, it says.
Delicato Family Vineyards, Manteca, Calif., announced that it has acquired the historic Santa Lucia Highlands vineyard estate long known to locals as River Road Vineyard from Monterey's McFarland family. The purchase of the 243 acres will strengthen Delicato Family Vineyards' presence in California's leading appellations, including Monterey, Lodi and Napa Valley, the company says.
KyMar Farm Distillery, Charlotteville, N.Y., announced the development of a whiskey made from a beer mash. The new product will be available Sept. 1 in 375-ml bottles.
Indaba, the flagship South African brand from Cape Classics, is getting a makeover this year. The wines have emerged with a fresh, elegant label created by premier South African designer Studio Anthony Lane, which strengthens brand communications, the company says.
Kinky, a brand of Prestige Beverage Group, added two new flavors to its line of ready-to-drink cocktails: Kinky Cocktails Red and limited-edition Kinky Cocktails Summer.
Constellation Brands’ Mouton Cadat is celebrating its 25th anniversary as the official wine of the Cannes Film festival with the launch of 2015 Limited Edition Mouton Cadet Rose.