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
A DRINK WITH PAT & BETH DOWNING
By Maia Merrill Gosselin One sip of American whiskey. That’s all it took to convert Pat Downing and plant the seed for a dream, a dream that would eventually grow into a reality and become the GlenPharmer Distillery in Franklin. Of course, it didn’t happen overnight, dreams rarely do. Back... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH – PRINCESS MARY’S PRIDE
By Pink Lady Fall came just in time for me this year. The first whisper of crisp evening air had me ready to toss my citrus-forward summer cocktails into the ocean so as to make way for the strong, stirred drinks that come with sweater weather. Calvados may be available... Read More
AUTUMN BEAUTY of the PACIFIC NORTHWEST
By Seema Tikare As cooler weather approaches, I find myself thinking of the Pacific Northwest. The colors in the Cascades must be an amazing, fall-inspired rainbow of gold, amber, orange, and brown. I imagine the ripe apples and pears being harvested from laden trees on the slopes of the mighty... Read More
KOBRAND CORPORATION
The wine and spirits importer has named MARCELO AGUERO as President and CEO of the company. Aguero succeeds BOB DEROOSE, who will retire after 41 years of dedication to Kobrand Corporation, including the last 15 as President and CEO. Aguero has spent over 30 years in the fine wine industry, holding... Read More