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Interview: Disaronno International USA CEO Robert Cullins

Disaronno International USA, the stateside subsidiary of Italy’s Illva Saronno, is known for its namesake liqueur brand, which depleted an estimated 375,000 cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank. While introducing newer generations to its flagship label, the importer entered American whiskey via its 2023 acquisition of Maryland-based Sagamore Spirit and is making inroads in other categories with brands like Tia Maria coffee liqueur, Engine Gin, Rabarbaro Zucca, and The Busker Irish Whiskey. SND executive editor Daniel Marsteller spoke with Disaronno International USA chief executive Robert Cullins to hear about the company’s outlook on 2025. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 26, 2025

News Briefs for May 12, 2021

•Edrington and Beam Suntory have agreed to an equity swap covering their joint ventures in the UK and Spain. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 12, 2021

News Briefs for February 23, 2021

•Constellation Brands executive Jim Sabia, previously executive vice president and chief marketing officer, has been named executive vice president and managing director, beer division, effective March 1. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 23, 2021

News Briefs for September 3, 2020

•Jack Daniel’s master distiller Jeff Arnett is stepping down after a 20-year career with the brand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 3, 2020

News Briefs for July 26, 2019

•Illva Saronno is set to bring its Tia Maria coffee liqueur under its own wing in the U.S. market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 26, 2019