Monthly Archive: May 2014
News Briefs for May 23, 2014
•Don St. Pierre, Jr. is stepping down as executive chairman of ASC Fine Wines, China’s leading wine importer, but will remain on the company’s board. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 23, 2014Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 23, 2014
•San Jose, California-based Gordon Biersch Brewing Company is celebrating 25 years in business with the limited re-release of its first beer, Dunkles. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 23, 2014Interview, Part One: Edrington Aims To Double U.S. Sales In Five Years
This spring, Scotland’s Edrington Group officially took control of its own destiny in the U.S. market, assuming marketing and distribution responsibility for its brand portfolio—formerly handled by Rémy Cointreau USA—including the Macallan and Highland Park single malts, Famous Grouse and Cutty Sark blended Scotch whiskies and Brugal rum. SND senior editor Daniel Marsteller recently met with Edrington Americas president and CEO Paul Ross to discuss the company’s plan to raise its U.S. profile. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 22, 2014Drambuie Liqueur Brand Is On The Block
Scottish liqueur Drambuie has been put on the selling block by owners the MacKinnon family. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 22, 2014Longtime Drinks Executive Charlie Sipple Dies At 76
Charlie Sipple, a longtime drinks industry executive, died yesterday of natural causes. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 22, 2014News Briefs for May 22, 2014
•Pernod Ricard’s Chivas Brothers unit has officially opened its new Beefeater distillery and visitor center in London. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 22, 2014
