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 →

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 →