SAZERAC COMPANY

DAVID GRAPSHI, Tequila National Sales Manager for Sazerac Company, has retired.  During his twenty-plus years with Sazerac, David was instrumental in developing many brands in the US marketplace including Herradura, El Jimador, Pueblo Viejo, Siete Leguas and Corazon.  David was awarded the title of “Conocedor del Tequila” in 2O13 – the first such appointment issued by Mexico’s CNIT (Camara Nacional De La Industria Tequilera).  Upon retirement, he will remain active in the spirits industry as a consultant, focusing primarily on the agave spirits business.