News Briefs for August 7, 2026•William Grant & Sons has partnered with Johnson Brothers across Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. “Johnson Brothers has consistently demonstrated the market expertise, customer relationships, and executional excellence needed to grow premium and luxury spirits brands,” said Melanie Batchelor, president of William Grant & Sons USA. The William Grant portfolio includes brands like Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendrick’s Gin, Monkey Shoulder, Tullamore D.E.W. Johnson Brothers and William Grant are also partnered in the Iowa market. •Skurnik Wines & Spirits has announced a new distribution partnership with Oregon’s Union Wine Company in New York.