Beam Global's Ardmore(R) Distillery Finds Its Place in the Sun.CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Visits 110-Year Old "Fingerprint Malt" Distillery to Award Generations of Workers for Distinguished Service, Honor Recent Competition Awards and Celebrate Record Production Levels GLASGOW, Scotland -- Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., a global leader in premium spirits and a unit of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :FO), celebrated the recent growth and successes achieved by the employees of Ardmore[R] Distillery yesterday with a visit from Tom Flocco, president and CEO. Employees were bestowed with awards honoring their tenure and vision and also received recognition for recent accolades and achievements. At the heart of the Ardmore Distillery lies the passion of dedicated employees and their commitment to upholding quality methods of traditional distilling. Flocco recognized the service of Ardmore employees by presenting awards for outstanding tenure at yesterday's ceremony held at the Aberdeenshire facility. Douglas Lewis received a service award for his 38 years at Ardmore, the longest serving tenure in the distillery's history. A second service award was presented to three generations of Grant men, Gordon Grant Jr., Gordon Grant Sr., and Charlie Grant, for their combined 100 years of service at the distillery. Beam Global Spirits & Wine regularly honors employees who stand out as extraordinary examples in bringing the company's vision, Building Brands People Want to Talk About, to fruition. At the ceremony Flocco presented a company vision award to the Ardmore Single Malt team for their work creating Ardmore[R] Traditional Cask, which launched in 2007. "We commend the Ardmore Distillery for their accomplishments and each employee who has helped pour over 100 years of tradition into every bottle of Ardmore Traditional Cask," said Flocco. "Our success could not have been achieved without their unshakable belief in tradition, quality and craftmanship." Flocco was also on hand at the Ardmore Distillery to celebrate the receipt of a Gold medal gold medal traditional first prize. [Western Cult: Misc.] See : Prize from the 2008 San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden World Spirits Competition Spirits competitions between makers of alcoholic beverages have been a tradition since the earliest days of distilling. Master distillers, brewmasters and vinters alike are driven to compete as a way to substantiate the quality and craftsmanship that has been instilled in their in its inaugural year in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . The international competition is held annually and inspires more than 800 spirits entries from around the world. Judging occurs after blind taste tests and medals are awarded based on taste alone. The launch of Ardmore came in direct response to consumer demand and has been well-received among influencers, consumers and distributors alike. Due to market demand for Ardmore Traditional Cask, the Ardmore Distillery is now operating at record production levels with 2007 production up 38 percent from its past record production year in 2005. Formerly produced as a "fingerprint malt" for the internationally renown Teacher's[R] Highland Cream Blended Scotch whisky, Ardmore Traditional Cask was released in the United Kingdom and Duty Free markets in the fall of 2007 and entered the U.S. in March 2008 as the first ever widely available single malt whisky Single malt whisky is a whisky which is distilled at a single distillery, and which is made completely from a single type of malted grain, traditionally barley, (although there are also single malt rye whiskies). Most single malt whiskies are distilled using a pot still. from the Ardmore distillery. For more information visit the Ardmore website at www.ardmorewhisky.com. About Beam Global Spirits & Wine: Inspiring conversations around the world, Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., is building brands people want to talk about. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for our brands, including Jim Beam[R] Bourbon, Sauza[R] Tequila, Canadian Club[R] Whisky, Courvoisier[R] Cognac, Maker's Mark[R] Bourbon, Laphroaig[R] Scotch Whisky, Larios[R] Gin, Whisky DYC DYC Division of Youth Corrections DYC Diocesan Youth Council DYC Destilerías Y Crianza (Spanish whiskey) DYC Direct Yaw Moment Control [R], Teacher's[R] Scotch Whisky, DeKuyper[R] Cordials and Liqueurs Liqueurs are high-alcohol, high-sugar beverages with added flavorings usually derived from herbs, fruits, or nuts. Liqueurs are distinct from flavored liquors, fruit brandy and eau de vie which contain no sugar. Most liqueurs range between 15 and 70 percent alcohol by volume. , Knob Creek[R] Bourbon and Starbucks[TM] Liqueurs. Beam Global Spirits & Wine is part of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO), a leading consumer brands company with annual sales exceeding USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 8 billion. For more information on Beam Global Spirits & Wine, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamglobal.com and www.drinksmart.com. Ardmore[R] Highland Single Malt Scotch Single Malt Scotch is a type of single malt whisky, distilled by a single distillery in a pot still, using malted barley as the only grain ingredient in Scotland. As with any Scotch whisky, a Single Malt Scotch must be distilled in Scotland and matured in oak casks in Scotland for Whisky, 46% Alc./Vol. (c) 2008 Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., Deerfield, IL. drink smart[R] |
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