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Campari Group to Acquire Courvoisier Cognac from Beam Suntory for $1.32 Billion

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An additional payment of $120 million is expected to be payable in 2029 if the net sales target is reached in 2028, potentially giving the acquisition a value of $1.32 This purchase will increase the group’s distilling infrastructure and bottling and warehousing capabilities in France.

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This English Whisky Distillery Has Unveiled A Comprehensive Membership Programme

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Founders Reserve Membership Tiers The program’s entry-level Discovery membership includes a welcome package featuring a 50cl bottle of new-make spirit, bespoke LSCo Glencairn glassware, and an exclusive membership card. The company notes that bottling, duty, and VAT will be payable upon maturation at prevailing rates.

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How America Ruined Its Enviable Position in Global Drinks Culture

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Those same bottles face the threat of renewed tariffs in the E.U., pushed out to 2029, it announced. In particular, bartenders he knows are growing more cautious about bringing in unusual bottles, even for non-commercial events where the goal is simply to share information and network. are rethinking their plans to travel here.

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