Brown-Forman Corp., Louisville, Ky., announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Diplomático Rum brand and related assets from Destillers United Group S.L. (Spain). The company announced its agreement to purchase the brand in October 2022, giving Brown-Forman an entry into the growing super-premium-plus rum category.

Brown-Forman Corp., Louisville, Ky., reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year, which ended April 30. For the fourth quarter, the company’s reported net sales declined 5 percent to $709 million compared to the same prior-year period.

Brown-Forman Corp., Louisville, Ky., has reached a definitive agreement to purchase The 86 Company. Upon completion, Brown-Forman will add Fords Gin, a premium gin to its growing portfolio.

Woodford Reserve, a brand of Brown-Forman Corp., released a new limited-edition expression as part of its annual Woodford Reserve Distillery Series: Barrel Finished Rye. 

Effective March 1, Brown-Forman, Louisville, Ky., announced that Rachel Barrie assume the role of whisky maker for its Scotch whisky portfolio, which includes the BenRiach, The GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh distilleries. 

Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, a brand of Brown-Forman Corp., Louisville Ky., and Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area announced that the annual Wishes in Wine Country event collectively raised more than $936,000 to benefit children suffering from life-threatening illnesses this year. The event, which curates the best food and wine produced in Sonoma County, hosted 800 guests on the croquet lawns of Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards on May 16, as part of the ongoing partnership, the companies say. This year, fundraising efforts were able to support a total of 24 wishes to children of the Greater Bay Area.

Brown-Forman Corp. launched the latest addition to its Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection: Sonoma-Cutrer Finish.

Brown-Forman Corp., Louisville, Ky., reported financial results for the first quarter of its 2015 fiscal year, which ended July 31, 2014.

Brown-Forman Corp.’s el Jimador brand, the official tequila sponsor of the U.S. National Soccer Team and the annual U.S. Tour of the Mexican National Team, donned team colors for its special-edition FIFA World Cup tournament bottles.