 Brown-Forman Corp. BF.A, -1.88 BF.B, -2.42 posted stronger-than-expected earnings for its fiscal first quarter on Wednesday, boosted by strong whiskey sales. The company had net income of 249 million, or 52 cents a share, in the quarter to July 31, up from 192 million, or 40 cents a share, in the year-earlier period. 