Campari Acquires Minority Stake in Catalyst Spirits

Dear Client:  This morning Campari Group announced it has acquired a minority equity stake in brand incubator Catalyst Spirits for an undisclosed sum. Catalyst Spirits is led by ceo Simon Hunt, who, before establishing Catalyst in 2021, was ceo of William Grant & Sons. The portfolio includes Howler Head Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with Natural Banana Flavor, Alexander Murray & Co. single malt Scotch and The Oceanus Hibernicus blended malt whiskey "as well as a number of exciting brands in development,"