Yearly Archive: 2018
Distilled Spirits Council Names Chris Swonger As New Chief Executive
The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. has named Chris Swonger as its new CEO, replacing Kraig Naasz, who departed in April. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 17, 2018News Briefs for October 17, 2018
•Diageo has unveiled The John Walker Masters’ Edition, the first 50-year-old whisky in the brand’s portfolio. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 17, 2018Champagne Palmer To Play Key Role In Constellation’s Luxury Wine Division
In July of this year, Champagne Palmer named Constellation Brands as its U.S. distributor, and joined Constellation’s luxury wine division Tru Estates and Vineyards. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 16, 2018Tom Jago, Drinks Executive Best Known For Creating Baileys Irish Cream, Dies At Age 93
Tom Jago, a drinks executive credited with creating some of the industry’s most famous brands, died on October 12. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 16, 2018News Briefs for October 16, 2018
•WhiskyFest San Francisco is coming up on Friday, November 2. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 16, 2018Wine Spectator: West Coast Wineries Are Refusing Grape Orders And Farmers Are Unhappy
Wine grapegrowers in Northern California’s Lake and Mendocino counties and Oregon’s Rogue Valley are unhappy after some of the industry’s bigger companies refused grapes from growers they had contracts with due to potential smoke taint as a result of summer wildfires. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 15, 2018
