Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the <a href="https://www.reuters.com/commentary/breakingviews/jack-daniels-days-drinking-alone-are-numbered-2026-06-30/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">renewed speculation</a> that Jack Daniels manufacturer Brown-Forman might be for sale: while the family-owned company rejected two reported offers in April, rumors continue to swirl that they're on the market. Will Pernod-Ricard or Sazerac remain interested? Which drinks company makes the most sense as an acquirer, and how can they attempt to rebuild and grow the brand, especially outside the United States? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review The VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and cheers! Zach is drinking: <a href="https://upsidedownwine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Upsidedown Wine</a> Roussanne Joanna is drinking: <a href="https://dogwoodthistlewine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dogwood &amp; Thistle</a> Monticello Rosé Adam is drinking: <a href="https://thesourceimports.com/producers/thierry-richoux/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thierry Richoux</a> ‘"Les Cailles"’ Irancy 2017&nbsp; Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Join VinePair co-founder Adam Teeter, executive editor Joanna Sciarrino, and sommelier and wine educator Zach Geballe as they discuss the latest news, trends, and happenings in the world of wine, beer, and spirits each week. Now officially New York Times recommended! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.