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John Distilleries surpasses Rs 10,000 crore revenue in FY26; Sazerac become majority shareholder

In FY26, John Distilleries Ltd demonstrated remarkable growth, achieving a revenue of Rs 10,820.10 crore and a net profit of Rs 11.6 crore, marking an increase from the previous year. The recent acquisition of a 66 percent stake by Sazerac has positioned it as the majority owner, replacing Paul John…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

British spirits company Au Vodka bought by US drinks giant for £300m

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The Independent UK · Sep 16

Swansea vodka brand bought by US Buzzballz owner in £300m deal

The Welsh vodka company has been acquired by US spirit giant Sazerac

The Independent UK · Sep 16

BuzzBallz, bubblegum vapes and 99p shots: Have we reached the peak ‘kiddification’ of booze and smoking?

COMMENT: A new alcoholic drink has raised alarm bells thanks to its fun, bright packaging and pocket money-friendly price tag. It’s time we stopped giving ‘adult’ products the CBeebies treatment, writes Helen Coffey

The Independent UK · Jun 1

Spirits on the Rocks? The Battle for Jack Daniels

Brown-Forman's stock has risen as beverage giants Sazerac and Pernod Ricard compete for the iconic Jack Daniel's maker, signaling industry consolidation.

MarketBeat · Apr 23

A Brown-Forman Acquisition Could Be Brewing. Does That Mean You Should Buy the Dividend Stock Here?

Brown‑Forman is suddenly at the center of a potential bidding war, with both Pernod Ricard and privately held Sazerac reportedly circling the Jack Daniel's maker, sending shares up roughly 12% intraday and raising the question of whether that M&A premium is now fully baked into the price or still has…

Barchart · Apr 14

Hornby sells slot car racing brand Scalextric for £20m

Purbeck Capital Partners seals deal with model railway maker for toy racing car business and IP rights

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27

The Super Bowl's First AI Commercial Is For Vodka (And Looks Like It Was Made By Drunk Computers)

It got my attention, if nothing else.

Cinemablend · Feb 3

‘They’re not chic!’ How did BuzzBallz become the undisputed drink of the summer?

Reef, Hooch and Bacardi Breezers are back in favour with gen Z – and BuzzBallz are the biggest hit of all. Why are they the essential alcopop at this year’s picnics, parties and festivals?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025

Inside the BuzzBallz boom - why Generation Z are obsessed

They are new brightly coloured orbs full of alcohol - but why have they gone viral? Here’s everything we know about the boozy spheres gaining popularity...

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2025