THE PUB CRAWL OF A LIFETIME
TALK ABOUT a devoted beer drinker. earlier this year, Massachusetts’ own Todd Ruggere embarked on nine-month long beer drinking journey across the Commonwealth to raise money for cancer research. He traveled thousands of miles to each of the state’s 351 cities and towns to drink a pint of beer –... Read More
NEW WINE BOOKS
HUGH JOHNSON’S POCKET WINE BOOK 2O14Hugh JohnsonThe 37th edition features up-to-date news on more than 6OOO wines, growers and regions, plus invaluable vintage information from experts around the world. A new color supplement focuses on the wines of Burgundy, while the ‘If you like this, try this’ section offers the... Read More
BORDEAUX RACES AGAINST ROT
MOTHER NATURE is simply not playing nice with France’s wine industry this year. A rash of hot and humid weather has led many Bordeaux estates to bring forward their Merlot harvest, as overall conditions remain “hugely challenging”. Almost every classified property in Margaux, including Palmer, Lascombes and Chateau Margaux itself... Read More
HEAVY POUR FOR WHITE WINE DRINKERS
IS THE CHOICE of glass turning those who prefer white wine into heavier drinkers? Possibly. According to new research, the color of wine as well as the shape and size of the glass affects how much we drink, with white wine drinkers unintentionally pouring more. Participants in a study by... Read More
WHYTE & MACKAY – BRIAN DONAGHEY
BRIAN DONAGHEY is the company’s new CEO. He replaces JOHN BEARD who left the distiller last month. Prior to joining Whye & Mackay, Donaghey was Managing Director of Diageo Scotland.
TREASURY WINE ESTATES – JIM CASEY
JIM CASEY is the new vice president of Treasury’s US East division. Casey has over 15 years of experience in the wine and spirits industry and joins from Diageo where he served for the past five years leading sales and customer marketing, including managing customer marketing for the Charmer Sunbelt... Read More
A.SMITH BOWMAN DISTILLERY
A.SMITH BOWMAN DISTILLERYBRIAN PREWITT has been named Master Distiller for the Virginia-based distiller. He has nearly 15 years of brewing and distilling experience. He completed the Master Brewers Program at the University of California. From there, he joined Great Divide Brewing. Prewitt began distilling when he joined E&J Distilleries eventually... Read More
SCOTCH WHISKY ASSOCIATION
SCOTCH WHISKY ASSOCIATIONDAVID FROST has been appointed Chief Executive. He will take over for GAVIN HEWITT who will step down at the end of this year. Frost is currently Director for Europe, Trade and International Affairs at the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) for the UK.
CASTLE BRANDS
CASTLE BRANDS COLIN WELLS has been named Corporate Director of Mixology. His bartending career started as a teenager when he served drinks for his mother’s catering company eventually assuming the role of Staff Manager. Colin has worked as a bartender at a variety of establishments, including the US Open Club... Read More
BAR 5-DAY PROGRAM
BAR 5-DAY PROGRAM – Boston bartender JOY RICHARD of Citizen Public House/Franklin Restaurant Group, was named as one of three recipients of this year’s BAR 5-Day Scholarship, courtesy of Pama Pomegranate Liqueur. BAR, which stands for Beverage Alcohol Resource, is considered a pre-eminent and rigorous spirits and mixology education program. ... Read More