Tag Archive: High West Distillery

Craft Spirits Report: High West Distillery Builds For Future Expansion

Interview: John Esposito On Plans For High West Distillery

With 40 years of industry experience leading such companies as Schieffelin & Somerset, Bacardi North America, Moët Hennessy USA and most recently Stoli Group USA, John Esposito joined Park City, Utah-based High West Distillery as chief commercial officer in October 2015. High West was founded in 2004 by David Perkins, and its first craft spirits hit the market in 2007 with the release of Rendezvous rye, comprised of whiskey sourced from Indiana-based MGP Ingredients. Over the last eight years, High West has released several additional labels sourced from outside distilleries while also making its own spirits, such as OMG Pure rye unaged whiskey. In late 2014, the company opened a new distillery at the Blue Sky Ranch just outside Park City, which will eventually have a 200,000-case capacity. SND’s Susannah Skiver Barton recently spoke with Esposito about his new role and the company’s future plans. Continue reading →

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 4, 2015

•The number of breweries in the U.S. continues to explode. Continue reading →

John Esposito Tapped As High West Chief Commercial Officer, Ruvo Joins Board

John Esposito has joined the executive team at Utah’s High West Distillery. Continue reading →

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 31, 2015

•Longmont, Colorado’s Oskar Blues Brewery has acquired Comstock Park, Michigan-based Perrin Brewing Company. Continue reading →

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 11, 2015

•The Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) has reported double-digit net sales growth for 2014 across its core portfolio of brands, which includes Kona, Widmer Brothers, Redhook and Omission. Continue reading →