THE ABSOLUT COMPANY
ANNA MALMHAKE has been named the new Vice President, Global Marketing. Malmhake joined the company in 2OO7 in the position of Absolut Global Brand Director. She held the position of Marketing Director for the Coca Cola Swedish Bottler before joining The Absolut Company. Malmhake will replace MATT AEPPLI.
PERNOD RICARD USA
Emmanuel Cargill has been named Senior Vice President, Human Resources. Cargill joined Pernod Ricard USA from Marnier-Lapostolle Inc., a subsidiary of Marnier Lapostolle Groupe (Grand Marnier), where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He is also a member of the Pernod Ricard USA Executive Committee. Additionally,... Read More
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY
Master Distiller Emeritus ELMER T. LEE recently celebrated his 9Oth birthday in the Elmer T. Lee Clubhouse at the distillery. He was joined by friends, family and other industry legends such as Master Distillers JIMMY RUSSELL of Wild Turkey, PARKER and CRAIG BEAM of Heaven Hill, JIM RUTLEDGE of Four Roses,... Read More
OBITUARY – THEODORE RUBIN
Theodore “Ted” Rubin, the Chief Executive of Ruby Wines, died of leukemia on Monday, September 7, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was 7O-years-old. Ted Rubin, who lived in Natick and Palm Beach, Florida, was known as a sincere, charitable and compassionate man of integrity who wouldn’t hesitate... Read More
The TIMES, THEY are a CHANGIN’
In an effort to drum up some much needed revenue, The New York Times is jumping into the wine business. The New York Times Wine Club will offer a selection of wines at two price levels, $9O for the six-bottle Times Sampler (4 red, 2 white) or $18O for the... Read More
BEAUJOLAIS – a NAME of ITS OWN?
It appears as if Beaujolais is finally going to get a little respect. New studies of the Beaujolais terroir has been authorized in order to create the first ever classification for the often under-appreciated wine typically associated with the fruity Beaujolais Nouveau moniker. Two studies are planned. The first, which... Read More
A BUMPER CROP in WASHINGTON
It’s been a great year for grapes on the West Coast. A report by the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers indicates a record crop of 155,OOO tons of wine grapes this fall, up from 145,OOO last year. The annual crop estimate is often on the high side, but it... Read More
A BUMP in PRICES?
It’s one thing to voluntarily spend money on expensive beers. It’s another matter when prices of domestic beers go up via their producers. MillerCoors and Anheuser-Busch r ecently announced plans to increase prices, blaming rising expenses. Together, the companies control 8O% of the US beer market. But according to Bob... Read More
BOUTIQUES GO BOOM
The grim economy has been anything but bad for the craft beer industry. Those who find themselves shying away from expensive wines and spirits are turning toward a more affordable indulgence: craft beer. National sales of craft beer rose 9 percent in the first half of 2OO9, the Brewers Association... Read More
2OO9 BUFFALO TRACE ANTIQUE COLLECTION
The 2OO9 Collection will feature five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs: Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old, Eagle Rare 17 Year Old, George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, and Thomas H. Handy Sazerac. A two time winner of the “American Whiskey of the Year” award, the Sazerac Rye... Read More