News Briefs for September 4, 2013
September 4, 2013•Diageo has unveiled the 10 single malt Scotches set to launch under its annual Special Releases series this year. The limited edition lineup will include a 37-year-old Lagavulin (1,868 bottles available); 12-year-old Lagavulin; 28-year-old Talisker (3,000 bottles); 21-year-old Cardhu (6,000 bottles); 28-year-old Singleton of Dufftown (3,816 bottles); 36-year-old Convalmore (2,980 bottles); 21-year-old Oban (2,860 bottles); Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve; 34-year-old Port Ellen (2,958 bottles); and 35-year-old Brora (2,944 bottles). Ranging in price from around $108 to $3,030 a bottle, the series will be available across the U.S., Northern Europe and select Asian markets starting this fall. Established in 2001, Diageo’s annual Special Releases series was launched to offer collectors and connoisseurs access to older, unusual and rare single malt expressions.
•Harrison, New York-based Pasternak Wine Imports has named David Brown as chief sales officer, effective September 9. In his new role, Brown will lead the Pasternak sales team as well as work closely with the Pasternak customer and distributor network to grow the company’s fine wine portfolio across all channels. He will report directly to President and CEO Stephen Brauer, who was appointed to his position at Pasternak in May. Brown joins the company with 22 years of experience in consumer package goods and fine wine, most recently serving as vice president sales, national accounts on- and off-premise at Treasury Wine Estates. He has also held positions at Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson and Mars Inc.
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