Pernod Ricard Courts Entry-Level Whisky Drinkers With New Barrelhound Brand

With brown spirits continuing to rise in the U.S. market, Pernod Ricard is launching a new blended Scotch brand, Barrelhound, intended to “bridge the Bourbon and Scotch worlds.” Continue reading →

Blended 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 →

News Briefs for August 27, 2014

•Beam Suntory has named former SABMiller exec Mauricio Restrepo as chief financial officer, effective early this fourth quarter. Continue reading →

Edrington Reveals Two New Malts, Prepares Groundbreaking On Macallan Distillery

The Edrington Group has revealed that a new Highland Park single malt Scotch expression, Dark Origins, will roll out in September, retailing at $80 a bottle. Continue reading →

News Briefs for June 30, 2014

•Following the Texas Package Stores Association’s recent move asking a federal court to reexamine the state’s one-year residency rule, which hasn’t been enforced in decades, two major national players—Total Wine & More and Southern Wine & Spirits—are returning fire. Continue reading →

Interview, Part Two: Paul Ross, President And CEO, Edrington Americas

In this second part of our interview with Paul Ross, the Edrington Americas president and CEO discusses opportunities in the blended Scotch segment with the company’s Famous Grouse and Cutty Sark brands, as well as openings in upscale rum with Brugal and the upcoming launch of Snow Leopard vodka. Continue reading →