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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 →

Posted in News on June 30, 2014

Interview, Part One: Edrington Aims To Double U.S. Sales In Five Years

This spring, Scotland’s Edrington Group officially took control of its own destiny in the U.S. market, assuming marketing and distribution responsibility for its brand portfolio—formerly handled by Rémy Cointreau USA—including the Macallan and Highland Park single malts, Famous Grouse and Cutty Sark blended Scotch whiskies and Brugal rum. SND senior editor Daniel Marsteller recently met with Edrington Americas president and CEO Paul Ross to discuss the company’s plan to raise its U.S. profile. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 22, 2014

News Briefs for May 6, 2014

•Scottish drinks firm Edrington Group has joined the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 6, 2014

Edrington Targets U.S. Market With Launch Of Edrington Americas Unit

Edrington, the Scotland-based spirits group whose portfolio includes The Macallan, Famous Grouse, Cutty Sark and Highland Park Scotch whiskies as well as Brugal rum and Snow Leopard vodka, has established Edrington Americas, a wholly-owned sales, marketing and distribution company for the U.S. market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 1, 2014

Burnishing Luxury Status, Macallan Focuses On Single Malt’s High End

Limited-edition specialty offerings are driving a surge in interest in single malt Scotch, and the Edrington Group has been one of the main players in the movement with its Macallan brand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 29, 2014

Edrington To Pour £100 Million Into New Macallan Distillery

Third-leading global single malt brand The Macallan is set to see a major investment in the coming years, centering around a new Speyside distillery and visitors center. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 2, 2013

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