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Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y., announced an agreement to acquire San Diego-based Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits. One of the fastest growing craft beer companies in the United States, Ballast Point beer portfolio contains more than 40 different varieties, including its Sculpin IPA and Grapefruit Sculpin IPA, the company says. The partnership with Ballast Point will enable Constellation Brands to compete in the craft beer segment, further strengthening its position in the highest end of the U.S. beer market, it adds.

This fall, Clyde May’s is launching a Special Reserve whiskey, the first line extension in the brand’s history, which will be available for sale in limited quantity. 

Viejo Indecente released Mezcal Viejo Indecente in the U.S. market. 

Proximo Spirits is offering British gin brand Boodles’ Mulberry Gin in the United States for a limited time. 

Glamma Wine added two new wines to the Glamma Wine collection. 

San Francisco-based Campari America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A., announced the latest addition to its SKYY Infusion line: Coastal Cranberry. 

Jameson Irish Whiskey now offers Jameson Caskmates. 

Kalāheo, Kaua`i-based Kōloa Rum Co. announced the release of Kaua`i Coffee Rum, a new rum developed through a licensing agreement between the Kaua`i distiller and Kauai Coffee Co., a division of Italy-based Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group.

New York-based Charmer Sunbelt Group and Wirtz Beverage Group, Chicago, two family-run distributors of wine, spirits and beer, announced on Oct. 20 that the companies signed an agreement to substantially combine all of their beverage alcohol operations.

Columbus Wine and Spirits is introducing its line of Bodegas Mocen wines to the U.S. market.