The 1988 acquisition of Irish Distillers Ltd (IDL) by Pernod Ricard is the great drinks industry acquisition that almost never happened. As the story goes, the French company – then a fraction of the size of today’s colossus – originally only wanted a small slice of the Irish whiskey pie.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates splits CEO function after Conway exit
After two-and-a-half years at the helm, Shawn Conway has left to join Far Niente Wine Estates as CEO.
Dean Best October 01 2025









