News Briefs for August 8, 2023

•Clermont, Kentucky-based James B. Beam Distilling Co. is launching the second installment in the Hardin’s Creek Kentucky Series with Hardin’s Creek Frankfort. The series explores Kentucky terroir through three Kentucky Straight Bourbons, all with the same mashbill and aged 17 years but distinguished by the location of the aging. These limited-edition releases began in June with Hardin’s Creek Clermont and will continue with Boston in September. Hardin’s Creek Frankfort is available now, bottled at 55% abv and priced at $170 a 750-ml.

•Speyside Scotch label The Glenlivet, part of the Pernod Ricard range, is jumping into the ready-to-serve category with the launch of Twist & Mix Cocktails. The whisky-based cocktails work by releasing a burst of cocktail flavorings into the drink when consumers twist the cap to open the bottle. The collection is debuting with Old Fashioned and New Manhattan options. They’re at 40% abv and are priced around $20 a 375-ml. on Reserve Bar. Last year, the Glenlivet was at 507,000 cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank, ranking as the top single malt Scotch brand in the market.

•Martignetti Companies has promoted Michael Blanchard to vice president, sales, at the company’s Hartley & Parker division. In his new role, Blanchard will lead all sales and marketing initiatives in Connecticut and will report to Chris Conrad, the company’s president, sales and marketing. Blanchard has been with Martignetti Companies for 15 years, most recently serving as assistant vice president, trade development for the Diageo North America portfolio. Martignetti has made two other appointments to the Connecticut sales team: Matthew Green and Tim Morrell have been named assistant vice president, sales; and assistant vice president, portfolio and pricing management, respectively. In addition, the company has named David Rosenberg as senior vice president, operations, reporting to Conrad and CFO Dean Crandall.

Tagged : Beam Suntory, Hardin's Creek, Hartley & Parker, Martignetti Companies, Pernod Ricard, The Glenlivet

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