Daily Archive: October 6, 2014
Interview: Wild Turkey’s Master Distiller Jimmy Russell
Jimmy Russell, the master distiller of Wild Turkey, celebrated his 60th anniversary at the distillery last month. Russell started in quality control in 1954 and became Wild Turkey’s master distiller in the mid-’60s. SND’s Adam Polonski recently spoke with Russell about his legacy and the evolution of the Bourbon business over the decades, as well as Wild Turkey’s plans for the future. Wild Turkey depletions in the U.S. market rose 10% to 590,000 cases in 2013, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 6, 2014Rising Zonin USA Taps Accolade NA’s Matz As GM, EVP
Casa Vinicola Zonin S.p.A has named Timothy Matz as general manager and executive vice president of Zonin USA, overseeing the Italian company’s U.S. development. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 6, 2014Wine Spectator: Harvey Posert Jr., the Man Behind Robert Mondavi’s Message, Dies at 84
Harvey Posert Jr., a career professional in public relations who was one of the leading figures behind the scenes in California wine’s success over the past 40 years, died early on October 3 at St. Helena Hospital from complications related to cancer. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 6, 2014News Briefs for October 6, 2014
•South Africa’s Distell Group has obtained full ownership of Atlanta-based International Beverage Company (IBC). Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 6, 2014Craft Brewing and Distilling News for October 6, 2014
•Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Founders Brewing is planning to invest around $35 million in a new expansion project, according to local news reports. Continue reading →
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