Tag Archive: Obit
News Alert: Rocky Wirtz, Middle Tier Giant, Dies At 70
Breakthru co-chairman was a third-generation leader in the drinks business
Posted in News on July 25, 2023News Briefs for December 5, 2022
•Dominic Roskrow, one of the world’s best-known whisky writers, passed away on Saturday, November 19th at the age of 61 after a brief illness. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 5, 2022News Briefs for November 29, 2022
•Lochlea Our Barley, New Stellum releases, Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series #10, and newcomers from Rabbit Hole and Frey Ranch are among the offerings featured in Whisky Advocate’s latest weekly roundup. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 29, 2022News Briefs for August 23, 2022
•Maurice Kanbar, founder of Skyy Vodka, died of natural causes August 20 in San Francisco. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 23, 2022News Briefs for August 22, 2022
•Old Forester Birthday Bourbon (2022 Release), Remus Repeal Reserve (Series VI), and newcomers from Ardbeg and Jefferson’s are among the offerings featured in Whisky Advocate’s latest weekly roundup. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 22, 2022News Briefs for July 19, 2022
•Longtime Breakthru Beverage executive Ed Callison passed away Monday morning at the age of 67 after a battle with cancer. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 19, 2022
