For those of you with long memories, yesterday’s (26 March) initial media reports of deal talks between Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman – and then the subsequent confirmation by the two companies – probably brought to mind previous mega-deals in spirits, including Suntory Holdings’ purchase of Beam in 2014 or, perhaps more pertinently, the 2005 takeover of Allied Domecq or the 2000 purchase of Seagram.
UK brewer Timothy Taylor’s granted planning permission for expansion
The Boltmaker and Landlord brand owner is investing again at the site, which opened in 1863.
Conor Reynolds November 13 2023


