The company said that the net proceeds expected from the sale of its Polish distribution business, which were initially targeted as partial consideration for the acquisition of Nemiroff, are anticipated to be used to “maximize return on capital, increase fully diluted earnings per share and/or reduce financial leverage”. William Carey, president and CEO said: “We have decided to withdraw from the sale process of the…

The bottle now includes prominent signatures of Smirnoff’s historical producer Pierre Smirnoff alongside the crown and other copy associated with the heritage of the brand. A ‘regal eagle’ has replaced the spike graphic and according to the release, the new brand icon is a ‘tribute to the brand’s stature and authenticity’. Amy Mooney, senior brand manager for Diageo GB said: “With this redesign, we’re looking…

The new flavour – pineapple – joins blueberry, cherry, citrus, coconut, cranberry, espresso, fruit punch, grape, lime, mango, orange, peach, pink lemonade, pomegranate, raspberry, sour apple, strawberry, sweet tea, vanilla and watermelon. All of the Burnett’s vodkas are quadruple distilled and triple filtered. Reid Hafer, senior brand manager, said: “With the addition of pineapple to the flavoured vodka line we are able to expand the…

The Moscow Times cites an investment bank as the source of the story. Kommersant, a newspaper for Russia’s business community, reports that Nemiroff will be sold by the end of August. It says other interested parties include Central European Distribution, owner of Russian Alcohol Group; Brown-Forman; Pernod-Ricard, which now owns Absolut vodka and Chivas Regal whisky and Poland’s Stock Spirits…

Butt, who previously held the position of Metro New York on-premise market manager for the past three years, will expand her activity to include all facets of managing the Heaven Hill brand portfolio, both on- and off-premise, in Metro New York. Butt will continue to report to Edward J. DiMuro, New York region sales manager. “Jessica has forged strong relationships with all the key on-premise…

In his new role, Hutchins will be responsible for the development and implementation of a national programme to continue to enhance the profile of the Heaven Hill specialty American whiskeys among both consumers and trade. In addition, he will educate these parties on history, production, laws and standards of the products in the Heaven Hill Whiskey family.

According to Nemiroff, the vodka contains only natural organic ingredients. The company says it has given up the use of artificial softeners (for instance, glycerol).