WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Simpson Thacher and Bartlett, a law firm, issued the following news: Simpson Thacher represented Ole Smoky Distillery, a portfolio company of funds advised by Apax, in connection with its merger with Tanteo Spirits, one of the fastest growing ultra-premium tequila companies. The transaction marks the Tennessee-based distillery's entry into the fast-growing tequila market, as it moves to diversify its portfolio across other high-growth spirits categories. Financial terms of  more