STOCK this STUFF
By Kirsten Amann They call it retail therapy for a reason, and most of us could use a little this time of year. Whether that means shopping for our loved ones or buying a well-earned indulgence for ourselves, retail therapy always brings a little joy and merriment. Most shoppers are... Read More
CAMPARI GROUP
The CEO of Campari Group, MATTEO FANTACCHIOTTI, has resigned from the company for personal reasons after fewer than six months in the role. Fantacchiotti joined Campari Group in January 2020 to lead Asia Pacific. He then became deputy CEO in September 2023. The board of directors has appointed PAOLO MARCHESINI... Read More
LAPHROAIG
Laphroaig has appointed GEORGE CAMPBELL as its distillery manager and promoted JONATHAN FLETCHER and EMMA BOYLE to new Islay assistant distillery manager roles. These roles are dedicated to supporting parent company Suntory Global Spirits’ distilleries on Islay: Laphroaig and Bowmore. Campbell’s hire follows the departure of Laphroaig’s former distillery manager... Read More
WYOMING WHISKEY
BRENDAN COOK has taken over as master blender at Wyoming Whiskey after succeeding NANCY FRALEY. Cook joined the Edrington-owned craft distillery at the end of 2023, with a background in Scotch and Canadian whisky. He previously worked at Brown-Forman as an assistant blender for Benriach, Glandronach, and Glenglassaugh. Upon joining... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH-THE CHARLIE CHAPLIN COCKTAIL
By Pink Lady As you gather ‘round the table with family and friends this Thanksgiving, we would be remiss if we did not recommend a conversation-starting cocktail to serve to your thirsty guests. To this end, we offer the Charlie Chaplin cocktail, a pre-Prohibition gem named after the famous silent... Read More
GREAT LAKES BREWING COMPANY
By Andy Crouch Great Lakes Brewing waited a long time to enter the Massachusetts market. Founded in 1988 by brothers Patrick and Daniel Conway, the Cleveland-based brewery focused on markets closer to its Midwestern homebase for several decades. The first craft brewery in Ohio, Great Lakes brews a solid portfolio... Read More