DON’T MESS WITH THE SWA
Reynald & Sons Ltd, a whisky producer in Panama, has learned just how seriously the Scottish take their Scotch. The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) recently took action against them and their director Reynald Grattagliano in the Scottish Court of Session after the company falsely advertised fourteen brands of “whisky”, including... Read More
BLING ON A BOTTLE
It’s enough to make the Queen of England jealous. Luxury Beverage, based in the UK, has released what might be the most expensive and bejeweled distilled spirit in the world: an Islay whisky packaged in an English crystal decanter covered with 85OO diamonds, 3OO rubies and the equivalent of two... Read More
A BEER AND A FILLING
For some people, the prospect of going to the dentist is a terrifying one. So bad can the fear be that many take valium or other sedatives prior to having work done. But what if you could have a nice relaxing glass of wine or a beer at the dentist’s... Read More
WHAT’S THE BUZZ WITH HAND SANITIZER?
If you’re the type to slather on hand sanitizer every five minutes, you might want to think twice before your next pump of the stuff. We’ve all heard the stories about mouthwash or toothpaste causing positive reads on alcohol tests. But hand sanitizer? According to a recent study, frequent use... Read More
OBITUARY: ADELE “DELLIE†REX
ADELE “DELLIE” REX, 68 Local wine pioneer Dellie Rex passed away suddenly on June 7 from a stroke.Dellie attended Connecticut College and graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder in 1966.She earned her MBA from Babson and was extremely active in the fine wine industry for over 25 yearsas... Read More
C.Mondavi & Sons
Mike Jaeger is joining as COO. Jaeger had served as President and COO of Wilson Daniels and has been consulting for a private equity firm evaluating wine acquisitions. Jaeger will be working with the family on strategy and business development. Previously he was President of Canandaigua Wine, a division of... Read More
Anheuser-Busch
Paul Chibe has been named VP-Marketing in the US. He was most recently VP/GM for gum and mints with Wm. Wrigley Jr. Chibe’s biggest goal is to reinvigorate Bud Light and Budweiser sales. He replaces KEITH LEVY, who left the brewer in January.
The Hess Collection
Michael Morganti joins the company as New England Regional Sales Manager. Most recently he served as the Northern California District Manager for Kobrand. Prior to that, he was the Northern California Regional Manager forThe Grateful Palate, focusing primarily on its Australian portfolio. Morganti is a Boston native and at the... Read More
Patrón Spirits
Phil Gervasi has joined the company as Executive VP-Sales, North America – working with US distributor partners, and leading Patrón tequila, Ultimat vodka and Pyrat rum sales teams. He will also manage development of the Patrón portfolio in Canada. Gervasi joins Patrón Spirits from Diageo North America, where he was... Read More
Heineken USA
SCOTT BLAZEK has been appointed Senior VP-Sales. Most recently, Blazek was the company’s Regional VP-Central – leading a team of 😯 sales and marketing professionals across Heineken’s second largest region in the US. Blazek spent ten years at Diageo, where he held positions of increasing responsibility, including Director of National... Read More