Category Archives: Spirits

Beam Suntory Names CFO, Changes Operating Structure

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Beam Suntory named John Owen SVP-Chief Financial Officer.  He had been SVP-Chief Supply Chain Officer. The company also announced that it will move from a three-region operating structure to a two-region model.  As a result, the company will combine its Asia … Continue reading →

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Ole Smoky Launches New Digital Campaign

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

The videos explore social scenarios that embody Ole Smoky Moonshine’s carefree message to live in the moment. Stitched together, the six videos create a single narrative in the same house party, following various instigators as we shift from day to … Continue reading →

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Four Roses to Release Master Distiller’s Favorites

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Four Roses Bourbon will release Elliott’s Select, a limited-quantity Single Barrel Bourbon, in June. This barrel-strength Bourbon will be Brent Elliott’s first limited-edition release as master distiller. Elliott, who assumed the post of master distiller in September 2015, personally hand-selected the … Continue reading →

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Jim Beam Fills 14 Millionth Barrel

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

It’s the first time since the end of Prohibition any bourbon has reached the 14 million barrels mark.  And it occurred just two years after Beam filled its 13 millionth barrel. The milestone barrel — a bourbon industry first — … Continue reading →

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Smoke Wallin Talks About Introducing Beach Whiskey

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

J. Smoke Wallin announced the launch of Beach Whiskey during Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America annual convention in Las Vegas. The brand, which “celebrates the beach lifestyle” complete with packaging that includes an etched label on custom sea glass … Continue reading →

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Marco Ferrari Seeks to Expand Amaro Montenegro Five-Fold in Year

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Marco Ferrari remembers his years in the U.S. with Bacardi and Stolichnaya. But for the last 13 months, he’s been ensconced in Bologna, Italy, busy expanding ‘s U.S. business to 10,000 cases this year from 2,000 cases two years ago. … Continue reading →

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