Alert, Constellation Takes Stake in Black Button Distilling

Constellation Brands has taken a minority stake in New York-based Black Button Distilling through its investment arm, Constellation Ventures, per a release. No financial details were disclosed. Black Button will continue to manage, produce, market and sell its portfolio which includes Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Citrus Forward Gin, seasonal Lilac Gin and Bespoke Bourbon Cream. With this investment, Constellation will help grow and expand the brands. "For us to continue the growth rate we believe we are capable of, it was