A VERMONT CRAFT CLASSIC-LONG TRAIL BREWING COMPANY
By Andy Crouch Founded in 1989 by businessman Andy Pherson, Long Trail (originally Mountain Brewers) grew to become one of the strongest presences in the Vermont beer scene. Pherson vacationed in Vermont and after business trips to the West Coast, he decided to quit his job and open a brewery.... Read More
BONNE FÊTE!-BASTILLE DAY COCKTAILS
By Kirsten Amann American Independence Day isn’t the only revolutionary drinking holiday in July. Keep those cocktail shakers chilled, grab your favorite French picnic items, and get ready to fête Bastille Day! Known in France as Le 14 Juillet or La Fête Nationale, this French National Day is celebrated annually... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH-DERNIER ROUND
By Pink Lady Cocktail contests are all the rage today, ranging from a bit of lighthearted fun competing for bragging rights among the neighborhood bars, to large-scale brand-sponsored competitions which often fetch the winner expensive prizes, magazine covers, and spokesperson opportunities that can launch a career. There is something so... Read More
GORDON & MACPHAIL
PHILLIP WHITE, the CEO of Gordon & MacPhail will step down from the company after a year in the role. He is departing for personal reasons. White joined the Elgin-based whisky specialist in April 2024 as the company moved to grow its business internationally. During his year at the helm... Read More
NO.3 LONDON DRY GIN
ALICIA STARK has been named global brand ambassador for No.3 London Dry Gin. In her new position, she will lead the Berry Bros & Rudd-owned brand’s global trade advocacy, championing No.3’s “pursuit of perfection” through training, bartender collaborations, and event activations across key international markets. In addition, Stark will host... Read More
RÉMY COINTREAU
FRANCK MARILLY has been appointed CEO of the group, succeeding ÉRIC VALLAT who resigned in April. Throughout his 30-year career, Marilly has successfully navigated high-stakes environments, establishing himself as a strategist with the ability to unite and transform. Under his leadership, the group will pursue its value strategy as well... Read More
LOFTED SPIRITS
DAN CALLAWAY has been promoted to Master Distiller. In this role, he will oversee blending duties for Bardstown Bourbon and Green River Distilling Co as well as the company’s contract business. Previously, he was the vice-president of product development at Bardstown Bourbon Company. In 2022, Bardstown Bourbon acquired Green River... Read More