Dover to Deliver Keynote Address in Las Vegas 2009
Oxford Publishing Inc., a subsidiary of Questex Media Group Inc., has announced that Clay Dover will be one of the keynote speakers at International Hospitality Week in Las Vegas, March 1-4, 2009.
The Sky Ranch Foundation has announced that it will hold its 17th annual Hall of Fame dinner on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at the Coconut Grove DoubleTree Hotel in Miami, Florida. The event is being held in conjunction with the annual leadership conference of WAABI (World Association of the Alcohol Beverage Industries, inc). The dinner will honor individuals whose personal and business achievements have made an important contribution to the united efforts of the alcohol beverage industry to provide quality care for the troubled teens at Sky Ranch for Boys.
Heineken USA Opens Regional Headquarters in Chicago Area
Heineken USA has announced the opening of its new central regional business unit office in Downers Grove in the Chicago area. The new office, which builds on the company's recent success in the central region of the country, will support a 30-person team responsible for managing the Heineken USA portfolio in critical sales market areas such as Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis and Indianapolis.
Distributors Celebrate 75th Anniversary of Modern Beer Distribution System
April 7, 2008 marked 75 years of a legal, safe and regulated beer industry in America. 2008 marks the 75th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition and on Monday, April 7, 1933, before Prohibition was officially repealed in December, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a law, which legalized beer with an alcohol-by-volume percentage of 3.2, thus making beer the first alcohol beverage legally re-enter the marketplace legally.
Belvedere Vodka presents "Music Loves Fashion" Coachella '08: A series of VIP events during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2008. The events will be held at the historic Horizon Hotel in Palm Springs, Calif., April 25-27 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by Flaunt Magazine.
Beam Hosts Great Whisk(e)y Debate at World Whisky Conference
Beam Global Spirits & Wine Inc., a unit of Fortune Brands Inc. recently hosted the first Great Whisk(e)y Debate ever held in Scotland. The debate was hosted for the World Whiskies attendees to exuberantly discuss the history, heritage, qualities and tasting notes of bourbon whiskey and Scotch whisky.
Future Brands LLC, the U.S. sales and distribution operation for Beam Global Spirits & Wine Inc., and the Absolut Spirits Company Inc., has announced the appointment of Pryce Greenow to vice president, sales-west region. Greenow reports directly to Bill Newlands, senior vice president of U.S. commercial development for Beam Global.
During the last week of February, as tens of thousands of people descended upon Las Vegas for International Hospitality Week, which included the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show ("The Show"), TAO Nightclub played host to the trade show's premier event, with the official Nightclub & Bar Top 100 Party.
Nightclub & Bar, the International Restaurant
Show and the National Bar & Restaurant
Management Association have joined forces with
RestaurantMarketingGroup.org to provide a series of
extremely useful TeleWebinars by telephone.
Nightclub & Bar, the International Restaurant Show and the National
Bar & Restaurant Management Association have joined forces with
RestaurantMarketingGroup.org to provide a series of extremely useful
TeleWebinars. All you need to participate is your telephone.
Oxford Publishing Advisory Board welcomes John Knorr
Knorr, COO of Phillips Foods, Inc., oversees all aspects of development for national accounts, restaurants and franchise operations of the privately owned, global company. Following a company restructure in 2007, Knorr was tasked with strategically managing and growing the national account division of Phillips Foods, Inc. in addition to his restaurant and franchise development responsibilities.
According to Chinese tradition, the Year of the Rat, starting on
February 7, 2008, will be a year of hard work, activity and renewal. It
will be a good year to begin a new job, get married, launch a product
or make a fresh start.
In an innovative industry collaboration, Diageo - with hallmark brands including Smirnoff, Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, J&B, Cuervo, Captain Morgan and Tanqueray - has announced that it has joined with Zagat Survey, the world's leading provider of consumer survey-based content, to launch drinkwell (www.idrinkwell.com), the first online resource guide to restaurants that are dedicated to serving the highest quality drinks and drink service.
'The Show' Becomes Part of International
Hospitality Week
When we write about 'The Show' as it approaches each
year, we always focus on how darn big the thing keeps getting - to the point it
seems we keep repeating "bigger and better" every year. Well, it happens to be
true. But this year brings far, far more to the table, as 'The Show' becomes
part of a much greater whole - International Hospitality Week.
Building on the recent momentum of its launch, Rubi Rey, the original single barrel finished white rum, continues its rise to prominence with several new awards, including its second Gold Medal, this time from the Beverage Tasting Institute's 2007 International Review of Spirits in Chicago, as well as a Category Champion Award from the UK's International Spirits Challenge.
NTN Buzztime Inc., a multi-point social interactive entertainment company, has announced that it has closed on the sale and transfer of the NTN Software Solutions intellectual property assets for its ProHost table management and reservations systems to a provider of wireless technologies to restaurants, for $215,000 in cash with no contingencies.
Don Blaustein will be appointed president and CEO of Heineken USA effective October 5. This appointment follows the decision of Andy Thomas, currently president and CEO of Heineken USA, to leave the business.
Today, Jim Beam adds a portrait of Fred Noe, 7th generation family distiller and bourbon ambassador, to the iconic Jim Beam bottle. Noe shares this distinction with only six other Beam family members, including his great grandfather, James B. "Jim" Beam. The label was last changed in 1994, to make room for Noe's late father, Frederick "Booker" Noe.
Pernod Ricard USA has announced that Dan Grunbeck, a senior-level executive with extensive distributor management and brand building experience has been named vice president sales of Pernod Ricard USA Wines.
Re-directing entertainment development to urban centers from suburban areas is a trend many markets are seeing. And it's a trend in which the Responsible Hospitality Institute is elbow-deep, helping parties with vested interests in such development approach it wisely and effectively.
Have a venue to suggest for consideration as one of the Top 100 bars, clubs and restaurants in the United States? We start working on this list early, so get your suggestions in now for the 2008 list! E-mail your thoughts to Tad Wilkes at
The casting producer for ABC's primetime show "Wife Swap" is looking for unique families with lots of personality and strong family philosophies in the nightclub industry. Specifically, ABC is on the hunt for families that own nightclubs - families in which mom, dad and the kids all like to party like rock stars.
Stirrings Founders Nominated for 2007 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award
Stirrings, a leading brand of all-natural cocktail mixers, Rimmer garnishes and bar ingredients has been announced as a New England Regional finalist for the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. This year's 45 finalists were selected from 83 nominations drawn from a variety of industry sectors and cities across the New England area. New England award winners will be announced at a gala event on Thursday, June 14 at the Westin Waterfront in Boston.
Future Brands LLC, the U.S. sales and distribution operation for Beam Global Spirits & Wine Inc., and the Absolut Spirits Co. Inc., has hired Bobby "G" Gleason as the master mixologist and manager of on-premise training. In this newly created position, Gleason will be responsible for developing cocktail menus for key national accounts, exploring new uses for Future Brands' products and facilitating sales training in alignment with Beam Global's Virtual Spirit and the Absolut Spirits Academy sales training programs.
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) applauds the recent decision of the Supreme Court of the United States to deny certiorari on the appeal of Brooks v. Vassar from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal. NBWA believes that action demonstrates that the U.S. Supreme Court affirms the importance of the 21st Amendment and the value of state-based regulation for alcohol beverages.
Many states are reevaluating the antiquated blue laws that outlaw alcohol sales on Sundays. Allowing retail sales of alcohol on Sundays would not only increase customer convenience and improve the bottom line of the small businesses doing the selling, but would also produce extra tax revenue without having to increase taxes.
Alcohol tax increases have been proposed in at least 36 states this year despite the fact 42 states have budget surpluses. More than half of these attacks on the hospitality industry are supported by anti-alcohol organizations and cloaked in rhetoric about the need to fund social programs that treat problems caused by alcohol abuse.
Glazer's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Maxwell has announced the following organizational changes for Glazer's corporate office, all of which are effective immediately. In making these appointments, Maxwell said, "After careful study and in-depth analysis, we are taking steps to better align the company to compete more aggressively in our industry. These moves will enable Glazer's to fulfill our mission to be the best brand building and service minded organization in the industry."
Patrick Henry Creative Promotions Inc., a full-service food and beverage marketing company based in Houston, was named for the second year in a row as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas as published in the February issue of Texas Monthly magazine and chosen for the fourth consecutive year as the Non-Beverage Supplier of the Year at the tenth annual Cheers magazine conference.
In a press statement, the firm attributed both awards to the hard work and dedication the company’s team members exhibit on a day-to-day basis and the passion they have for their clients, their co-workers and the overall success of the company.
Established in 1987, PHCP officially will celebrate its 20th anniversary this November.
With more than 200,000 visitors annually to Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery long has been one of the more popular tourist attractions in the Southeast. But for those in California who haven’t yet made the trip to the Cave Spring Hollow, the folks at the Jack Daniel Distillery are taking the distillery to them.
DISCUS President Dr. Peter H. Cressy delivered a keynote address at "The Show" earlier this month in Las Vegas and told the room's capacity audience at the outset, what happened in Las Vegas for the four-day show extravaganza need not and should not stay there.
Sauza Mexico, an operating company of Beam Global Spirits & Wine Inc., has announced the appointment of Hector Hernandez to managing director, the company's top commercial position in Mexico. Effective May 2, 2007, Hernandez will report directly to Jim Clerkin, president of Beam Global Spirits & Wine North America. Hernandez replaces Andy Consuegra who is stepping down from the position in Mexico for personal reasons.
Nightclub
& Bar Launches International Trade Show In Mexico City In 2008
Oxford, MS — Oxford Publishing Inc., producer of “The Show” in Las Vegas, has announced the launch of an international Nightclub
& Bar show to be held in Mexico City in June of 2008.
Since California's inception of a complete
smoking ban in 1998, the trend has trickled eastward at a rapid pace and has
become a concern not only for certain cities, but entire states as well. To
date, more than 30 states have enacted some sort of smoking ban, and the trend
isn't likely to taper off anytime soon as anti-smoking legislation and rallied
support continues, says to Michael J. McFadden, author of "Dissecting
Antismokers' Brains" and Mid-Atlantic regional director of the Smokers Club Inc.
(www.smokersclub.com), an organization aimed at educating the public on
the effects of smoking bans.
Legislation to increase
beverage alcohol taxes already has been introduced in 15 states, despite the
fact most states are anticipating budget surpluses in 2007. A plan that ties tax
increases to funding for various medical or social programs is a recurring
feature in many of these proposals and indicates that anti-alcohol activists
around the country are collaborating on a new strategy to convince legislators
to increase taxes on the hospitality industry.
The Sky
Ranch Foundation has announced that it will hold its 16th annual Hall of Fame
dinner on Sunday, March 4, 2007, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The event,
being held in conjunction with 'The Show,' will honor individuals whose personal
and business achievements have made an important contribution to the united
efforts of the alcohol beverage industry to provide quality care for the
troubled teens at Sky Ranch for Boys.
InBev this week named Glen
Walter president of Labatt USA, which aims to return to its roots as "America's
Specialty Beer Company." Walter will lead the new Labatt USA organization, which
will focus on selling and marketing all Labatt brands and Brahma in the United
States following the recently announced agreement with Anheuser-Busch for the
sales and distribution of InBev's European brands in the United
States.
Pernod Ricard USA announced that
Patrick Piana has been named senior vice president, spirits marketing for the
company. Piana joins Pernod Ricard USA from Moët Hennessy USA, where he served
as a senior vice president. He will be charged with driving breakthrough
marketing for Pernod Ricard USA's expanded portfolio of premium and
super-premium spirits and category leaders, including Chivas Regal, Martell,
Kahlúa, Malibu, Stoli, Beefeater, The Glenlivet and Jameson, among others.
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Gets a New Chairman
Wednesday,
January 3, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell appointed PJ Stapleton as Chairman
of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), following the resignation of
Chairman Jonathan Newman. Newman resigned, effective January 12, after serving
as PLCB chairman the past 4 1/2 years. In recent remarks, he has been highly
critical of Rendell's creation of a PLCB CEO position, to which the Governor
then appointed former state Senator Joe Conti. In his letter of resignation,
Newman took issue with the lack of process in the creation of the position and
the appointment. Before Mr. Stapleton can assume the responsibility of
Chairman, he must first be confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Senate. Mr.
Stapleton has served on the PLCB since 1997.
Beam Global Spirits & Wine Inc.
has announced the appointment of John Walter to director, corporate affairs,
international. In this newly created position, Walter will manage the company's
international government affairs activities, promoting public policy strategies
and tactics that align with Beam Global's overall commercial strategy. Walter
joins the Beam Global corporate affairs team reporting directly to Chris
Swonger, senior vice president, corporate affairs.
Cutty Sark and SKYY Spirits Announce Distribution Deal
Berry Bros.
& Rudd Spirits Ltd announced that it has re-appointed SKYY Spirits LLC to
continue exclusive U.S. distribution for its Scotch whisky portfolio, including
world renowned Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky and The Glenrothes Single Malt
Scotch Whiskies.
Since California's inception of a complete
smoking ban in 1998, the trend has trickled eastward at a rapid pace and has
become a concern not only for certain cities, but entire states as well. To
date, more than 30 states have enacted some sort of smoking ban, and the trend
isn't likely to taper off anytime soon as anti-smoking legislation and rallied
support continues, says to Michael J. McFadden, author of "Dissecting
Antismokers' Brains" and Mid-Atlantic regional director of the Smokers Club Inc.
( www.smokersclub.com), an organization aimed at educating the public on
the effects of smoking bans.
Legislation to increase
beverage alcohol taxes already has been introduced in 15 states, despite the
fact most states are anticipating budget surpluses in 2007. A plan that ties tax
increases to funding for various medical or social programs is a recurring
feature in many of these proposals and indicates that anti-alcohol activists
around the country are collaborating on a new strategy to convince legislators
to increase taxes on the hospitality industry.
Additionally, there have
been several proposals to grant local governments the authority to increase
alcohol taxes on their own. Some of these proposals would grant broad authority
to all municipal jurisdictions statewide, while others would convey authority on
specific towns to increase certain taxes. These proposals and/or legislation
have surfaced in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, West Virginia, and
Wyoming.
Top 100 Nightclubs and Bars for 2007 Selected
By Editors
of Nightclub & Bar Magazine
Oxford Publishing Inc., publisher of national trade
magazine Nightclub & Bar, has named its Editors' Choice Top
100 bars and clubs in the United States, which will be honored with a
special party at the Nightclub & Bar/Beverage Retailer Beverage and Food
Convention & Trade Show ("The Show") in Las Vegas, held March
4-7, 2007.
As of February 1, 2007, Mr. Claes Fick will join Castle Brands Spirits Co., Ltd.
( www.castlebrandsinc.com), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Castle Brands, as
chief commercial and marketing officer. As such, Fick will be responsible for
the marketing and commercial development of all of the company's brands
globally.
Frank Coleman, senior vice president of the Distilled Spirits Council of the
United States (www.discus.org), recently made a statement
regarding the results of the government's Monitoring the Future
Survey.
DISCUS and Partners Launch Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving
Dr. Peter H. Cressey, president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the
United States (DISCUS), recently announced that DISCUS, along with The Century
Council, have joined with the International Association of Chiefs of Police,
Automobile Alliance, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the Governor's
Highway Safety Association, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and
others in national Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving.
SV Supreme Vodka Partners with AccuRadio to Introduce Silk Radio
As part of its branded online entertainment effort, SV Supreme, the naturally
smooth "silk" vodka from Russia, confirms that it has launched its very own
Internet radio station called Silk Radio. A partnership with AccuRadio, the
first multi-channel internet radio station reaching more than 1,000,000 unique
listeners a month, the fully branded Internet radio station will serve as an
innovative way for the brand to interact with its key audience.www.svvodka.com .
This week, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) praised the U.S.
House of Representatives for passing H.R. 864, the "Sober Truth on Preventing
(STOP) Underage Drinking Act."
Typo in New York Legistlation Sets Unreasonably Low Limit in Drunk Driving Law
It recently has come to light that a typo in a piece of New York legislation
passed this year has set the standard for "misdemeanor aggravated driving while
intoxicated" level at .18 grams of alcohol in an individual's blood, rather than
the intended .18 BAC (percentage of blood alcohol content). According to
Rochester DWI lawyer Ed Fiandach, this standard is so low that the alcohol
naturally in one's body could potentially exceed this limit.
New Liquor Control Board Chair Appointed in Washington
On October 30, the Washington Liquor Control Board announced Governor Christine
Gregoire's appointment of Ms. Lorraine Lee as the new Chair of WLCB. Lee fills
the post formerly held by Merritt Long. She will take office on November 16,
2006.
As an industry, beverage alcohol always seems to be a target for tax increases.
Year after year, dozens of state officials attempt to increase taxes on spirits,
beer and wine - in spite of beverage alcohol's importance to the hospitality
industry. It is unlikely that 2007 will be any different.
NBWA Reaches Out to Brewers at Great American Beer Festival
As part of its long-standing effort to show its support and appreciation for America’s craft brewers, representatives from the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) attended the Brewers Association’s Annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF) which recently took place in Denver, Colorado. GABF celebrated its 25th year of an annual celebration of America’s breweries and rich brewing culture.
Southern Wine & Spirits of America Inc. Appoints Lafranconi as Director
of Mixology
Brad Vassar, executive vice president and general manager of Southern Wine & Spirits of America Inc., the country’s largest wine and spirits distributor with operations currently in 26 states, has announced the appointment of Francesco Lafranconi as the company’s Director of Mixology. The corporate level appointment is effective immediately.
The Creative Coalition, together with Heineken USA, recently hosted a provocative keynote dialogue event, “Facts & Conversations: Perspectives on Underage Drinking,” which brought together representatives from the entertainment industry and the medical, community service and policy fields to explore the issue of underage drinking and practical solutions to attack it.
George Washington's Restored Distillery Dedicated to Prince Andrew
His Royal Highness, Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, recently joined public officials and leaders of the Scottish and American spirits industry at Historic Mount Vernon to celebrate the official dedication of the restored George Washington’s Distillery.
Glazer's Distributors Chairman and CEO Bennett Glazer today announced
the appointment of Mike Maxwell as executive vice president/COO,
effective November 1. In his new capacity, Maxwell will implement and
execute strategies designed to amplify Glazer's position as a beverage
industry leader; special emphasis will be placed on brand building and
customer service. Maxwell will report to Glazer's President Jerry
Cargill.
Future Brands LLC, the U.S. sales and distribution operation for Beam
Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. and the Absolut Spirits Company, Inc.,
announces the appointment of Matt Metz to vice president, distributor
strategy and planning. In this newly created position, Metz will be
responsible for implementing Future Brands' distribution strategy and
will report directly to Barry O'Neil, chief financial officer, Future
Brands.
Castle Brands Inc., an emerging developer and international marketer
of premium branded spirits headquartered in New York, this week announced
the acquisition of McLain & Kyne Ltd., a Louisville, Ky.-based
developer and marketer of premium small batch bourbon brands. McLain
& Kyne has three distinctive entries in the premium bourbon market:
Jefferson's Reserve, Jefferson's and Sam Houston.
Glazer's of Louisiana has received the 2006 Best Overall Performance
Award from W.J. Deutsch for its superior efforts relating to the W.J.
Deutsch multi-brand Fast Start Program. The award was handed out at the
recent W.J. Deutsch awards dinner.
New to "The Show" in Las Vegas is an exclusive program just
for national accounts and chain operators. The National Accounts
Perspectives & Preview component includes an exclusive golf outing at
Arroyo Golf Club on Sunday and Living Room Chats and Sip & Savor
events at the Mirage on Monday, March 4. "The Show" runs March
4-7, 2007.
Meek Named One of the 100 Most Influential People in the Tradeshow Business
Tradeshow Week magazine has named Ed Meek, founder of Oxford
Publishing Inc., producer of "The Show," one of its Power Pack
100, a list of the top 100 most influential people in the tradeshow
business.
The Distilled Spirits
Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced this week its support of the
Stop Act, a federal bill that provides for programs and activities aimed at
preventing underage drinking.
Don Cimini of Yankee Spirits to Receive
2006 Sky Ranch MVP Award
Don Cimini, has been named by Sky Ranch Foundation to receive its MVP Award for
2006. Don is C.O.O. of Yankee Spirits, a two-store Massachusetts retail
operation. The stores are among the largest beer, wine and spirits stores in the
country. According to Mike Donohoe, Sky Ranch Foundation Chairman, "Don Cimini
is one of the most deserving honorees we could have selected. He has been an
effective and enthusiastic supporter of Sky Ranch for more than a dozen years."
Cimini was named to the Sky Ranch Hall of Fame in 1995. He serves as an
Executive Vice President of Sky Ranch Foundation. Cimini is also a former
National President of WAABI (World Association of the Alcohol Beverage
Industries) and President of the Massachusetts WAABI chapter. WAABI's network
of volunteers has been the largest single source of funds for Sky Ranch
Foundation in recent years.
Briad Main Street Welcomes New V.P. of Operations
Following the acquisition of Main Street Restaurant Group, The Briad
Group has announced the addition of seasoned industry professional, Mr.
James "Smokey" Hughes to its Phoenix based operations team for T.G.I.
Friday's.
Beam Global Appoints Interim Global Chief Marketing Officer
Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc.has announced that John Muller,
senior vice president of strategy and corporate development, has been
appointed interim global chief marketing officer.
Smirnoff Vodka and Bond Hake Things Up in 'Casino Royale'
The stage is set. Miss Monneypenny just had her hair done and is
practicing batting her eyes. Evil international genius masterminds
bent on world domination everywhere are running for the hills. Martini
glasses are being chilled, and SMIRNOFF® Vodka is being stocked. Make
no mistake, James Bond is back.
Diageo Presents Third Annual Golden Bar Awards at the USS Intrepid
Spirits, wine and beer distributors from across the country boarded the
historic USS Intrepid in New York City's Hudson River last Thursday
evening for the Third Annual Golden Bar Awards, the beverage alcohol
industry's equivalent of the Academy Awards
Hiram Walker Liqueurs Introduce the First Pomegranate Schnapps in the U.S.
Hiram Walker Liqueurs, the classic, diverse line of premium liqueurs
made with all-natural flavors for real fruit taste, is continuing a
long tradition of innovation by introducing the industry's first
pomegranate schnapps.
Jim Beam and Southern Wine & Spirits of N.Y. Partner to Support Scholarship Fund
Jim Beam®, the world's number one selling bourbon, and Southern Wine
& Spirits (SWS) of New York, a wholesale wine and spirits
distributor, proudly announce their support of the Terry Farrell
Firefighters Scholarship Fund.
Premiere iMi Drinks Summit Was a Success • Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans is Near • 11th Annual
Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business award • Glazer’s Wholesale Drug Company Inc.,
Mr. Lif "The Fries" Contest Lets DJs Mix Their Way to Prizes
DJs who download the a capella for "The Fries" and cook up a dope,
original remix could win a brand-spanking new Gemini CDT-05 Hybrid
Turntable, a $100 gift certificate to Sandbox Automatic, one of five
autographed, limited edition 7" vinyl "The Fries" singles from Def Jux
and more.
The annual 42 Below Cocktail World Cup takes place September 10-17,
2006, in Queenstown, New Zealand. 42 Below is looking for the 42 best
bartenders from the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Central
America, Asia, Europe, New Zealand, Australia and Canada to enter this
7-day competition.
Gains in Growing U.S. Market Lead Spirits Supplier
to 68 Percent Revenue Increase New York, NY (June 27, 2006) - Castle Brands Inc. (AMEX: ROX),
an international spirits supplier headquartered in New York City, today
reported financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.
Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the country's second
largest selling Bourbon brand, and the Heaven Hill Distilleries Bourbon
Heritage Center held the first annual "Bardstown Bass and Bourbon
Bonanza" on June 10 at the Bourbon Heritage Center in Bardstown.
NBWA Applauds House Vote Calling for Permanent Relief from the Death Tax
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA)
applauded House passage of legislation that aims to provide the
nation's small business owners with permanent relief from the onerous
death tax. H.R. 5638, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief Act of 2006,
sponsored by Ways and Means Committee Chair Bill Thomas (CA-22), passed
the House with bipartisan support.
DeKuyper Hosts Bartenders for First Board of Directors Meeting DeKuyper sponsored its inaugural Board of Directors meeting May 11
through May 14 during a four-day/three-night trip to Amsterdam - the
birthplace of DeKuyper cordials and liqueurs.
EFFEN Vodka Announces Sponsorship of Team Leader Special IndyCar
Indianapolis 500 Effort Promises to Pour on Speed and Excitement at Storied Brickyard
CHICAGO (May 15, 2006) - EFFEN Vodka, favored by bartenders and vodka
aficionados since the brand's introduction in 2003, will create a new
legion of fans through its sponsorship of the smooth, sophisticated
EFFEN Vodka Team Leader Special in its qualifying effort for the
greatest spectacle in racing - the Indianapolis 500.
Go Fast Energy Drink Awarded Gold Medal Taste Award
DENVER, CO (May 16, 2006) GO FAST ENERGY DRINK was awarded the Gold Medal
Taste Award by the American Academy of Taste. The beverage was chosen as
the Superior Energy Drink at the American Academy of Taste's Annual
On-Premise Judging.
First-Ever DeKuyper Bartender Board of Directors Announces Members
DeKuyper, maker of a line of cordials and liqueurs in the United
States, revealed today the members of its first-ever Bartender Board of
Directors. Ten winners will shake up Amsterdam - the birthplace of
DeKuyper - for the inaugural meeting May 11-14, 2006.
NBWA Highlights Beer's Role at the Dinner Table
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) continues to fight for
its share of the consumer's stomach by highlighting beer's role as a
recipe ingredient.
Glazer's Appoints Thom Rowen President of Iowa
Glazer's President Jerry Cargill today announced that Thom Rowen has
been appointed President of Glazer's Operations for the state of Iowa,
effective June 1, 2006. He replaces Doug Howell, who has been
appointed General Manager for Spirits in Louisiana.
Starbucks™ Coffee Liqueur Celebrates First Year of Success
The "Best New Product of 2005" Commemorates Anniversary with Festive Point-of-Sale Materials
Distributor Responsibility Efforts Highlighted at National Forum
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - America's beer distributors play a critical role in
facilitating responsible retailing. That was a message conveyed in a
panel discussion that took place at the recent Responsible Retailing
Forum in Washington, D.C. The Annual Responsible Retailing Forum
investigates issues of responsible retailing at the level of store,
chain, community and state.
Southern Comfort Sponsors New Orleans Jazz Fest
SoCo Starts Things Up as Sponsor of the Popular Blues Stage
Southern Comfort is starting things up in New Orleans as an official
sponsor of the 2006 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented
by Shell. The first post-Katrina Jazz Fest will be held on April 28-30
and May 5-7 at its traditional home, the Fair Grounds Race Course.
SoCo, founded in New Orleans, is sponsor of this year's Blues Stage.
Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. and Alaska Distributors
Co. of Seattle, Washington Announce Formation of Southern Wine/Spirits
West in Pacific Northwest
Admission for qualified operators is FREE at the Expo Comida Latina
and Nightclub & Bar Beverage and Food Fiesta Latina, two shows to
be held jointly on Monday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m. at George R. Brown
Convention Center in the city of Houston, Texas. This event combines
the elements of a traditional Nightclub & Bar show with education
and products specifically focused toward driving profit in Latino
venues and other venues using Latino-focused promotions and concepts.
• A Festival's First
• NHTSA Says Sobriety Checkpoints Ineffective
• Taking It to the Next Level
• Winter Music Conference and Ultra Music Festival Announce 2006 Dates
NBA Hall of Famer James Worthy to Speak at “The Show”
NBA Hall of Famer and
marketing professional James Worthy will be speaking on Monday, March
6 at 9:40 a.m. at the Nightclub & Bar/Beverage Retailer Beverage
& Food Convention and Trade Show (“The Show”) at the
Las Vegas Convention Center. "The Show" runs March 5-8, 2006.
The Museum of the American Cocktail will open its permanent New York exhibit this Spring at BALANCE,
215 West 28th Street, New York City. The Museum and lounge will be
dedicated to presenting classic cocktails and innovations by well-known
mixologists. The exhibit will be open days by appointment only. At
night, Balance will offer historically significant drinks as well as
modern cocktails created by noted mixologists.
CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF MARDI GRAS Raise a Glass of Southern Comfort to New Orleans
Throughout the United States, Mardi Gras is celebrated with good
friends, great food and beverages, and a lively spirit. This year is no
different. Southern Comfort encourages you to raise a glass to the
people of New Orleans and join them by making a contribution to the
rebuilding of New Orleans. After all, Mardi Gras is not about beads,
it's about spirit.
Cuervo Black Offers Pro Football League $5 Million to Lift Fines and Penalties
Jose Cuervo Black Medallion, the newest super-premium tequila brand to
join the Jose Cuervo portfolio, has made an unprecedented $5 million
offer to the pro football league in exchange for the creation of Cuervo
Black Penalty and Fine-Free Zones adjacent to the end zones for the
Super Bowl game in Detroit.
Baileys to Introduce Caramel and Mint Chocolate Flavors
Baileys Original Irish Cream has announced the addition of two new
flavors, Baileys Caramel and Baileys Mint Chocolate. These new flavors
will be made available in time for St. Patrick's Day and for a limited
time only, beginning in March 2006.
Expo Comida Latina and NIGHTCLUB & BAR BEVERAGE AND FOOD FIESTA
LATINA Join Forces to Create the Largest Hispanic Food & Beverage
Event in North America
Oxford Publishing Inc., a subsidiary of Questex Media Group Inc., has announced that Clay Dover will be one of the keynote speakers at International Hospitality Week in Las Vegas, March 1-4, 2009.
Pernod Ricard President and C.O.O. Barbet Slated as Keynote Speaker for The Show 2007 in Las Vegas
NBA Hall of Famer James Worthy to Speak at “The Show”
Market Maker Awards to Honor Beverage Brands at 'The Show' in Las Vegas 
