Tag Archive: Chivas Regal
Impact Databank: Johnnie Walker Leads The Global Value Rankings, But Hennessy Is Climbing
When it comes to the world’s most valuable spirits brands, there’s Johnnie Walker and then everyone else. Even as the Scotch leader shed more than 2 million cases in volume over the past few years, it continues to ring up annual retail value in excess of $5 billion, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 12, 2016Interview, Part Two: Pernod Ricard CEO Alex Ricard
In Part Two of Impact’s exclusive interview with Alex Ricard, Pernod Ricard’s new CEO discusses his plans to revitalize Absolut and Chivas Regal in the U.S. market, and touches on the company’s flurry of activity in its wine business. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 27, 2015China, U.S. Weigh Down Pernod Ricard’s Sales, Profits As Alex Ricard Takes Helm
New Pernod Ricard CEO Alex Ricard is taking the helm at a time when the company’s struggles in two key markets—the U.S. and China—are weighing down sales and profits. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 12, 2015Whisky Advocate Names Beam Suntory As Its Distiller Of The Year
This morning, Whisky Advocate magazine announced that Beam Suntory has been named its 2014 Distiller of the Year. Go to Whisky Advocate for the full story. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 17, 2014Blended Scotch Players Tout New Expressions In Bid To Revitalize The Category
With sales of Bourbon and Irish whiskey soaring, blended Scotch brands are feeling the heat in the U.S. market. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 24, 2014Single Malt Distillers Continue Their Creative Streak, With Less Focus on Age Statements
A year ago Diageo North America released its first single malt Scotch with no age statement—Talisker Storm ($66 a 750-ml.). Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 7, 2014