Sazerac buys 19 brands from Star Industries
US drinks group Sazerac has completed the acquisition of 19 brands from New York-based spirits producer Star Industries for an undisclosed sum.
Sazerac has purchased a number of brands from Star Industries, including Georgi vodkaThe brands now under Sazerac’s ownership as a result of the sale include Georgi vodka and gin, Majorska vodka and gin, Alexis vodka, Alexi vodka, Llord’s cordials and liqueurs, Black Prince Scotch, Blansac Brandy, Caribaya Rum, Carnaby’s Gin, Clyde’s Gin, Devil Springs Vodka, Donegal Irish whiskey, Dorado Tequila, Duncan’s, Little John Gin, McColl’s, R.J. Hodges American whiskey, Sir Francis and Wild Flame cinnamon-flavoured blended whiskey.
As part of the deal, Star Industries’ New Jersey-based Black Prince Distillery will continue to produce the acquired brands during a transition period of up to six months.
Star Industries was founded in 1934 in Sunnyside, Queens. The firm, based in Syosset, New York, also produces Waterford Gin and Casaleo wines.
The news comes just weeks after Sazerac purchased 19 brands from drinks giant Diageo in a deal worth US$500 million.
