Alert, Constellation Ventures Makes Second Investment

Constellation Brands has acquired a minority stake in Nashville-based Nelson's Green Brier Distillery through its investment division Constellation Ventures. In its current form, Nelson's Green Brier was founded in 2014 by Andy and Charlie Nelson. The craft distillery's portfolio includes: Belle Meade Bourbon, Belle Meade Bourbon Sherry Cask Finish, and Nelson's Green Brier Tennessee White Whiskey brands. "Nelson's Green Brier Distillery brings together two of today's hottest trends in spirits -- whiskey and craft," says Bill Newlands, Constellation's evp and