Allied Beverage Group and the NJ local Market Brown-Forman team visited the Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. The group learned first-hand how great Jack Daniel’s old #7 is made. After touring and tasting, the team had dinner on BBQ hill. Front: Rich Thomas, Natasha Duran, Jack Lourenco, Nick Boyle; Middle: Rob Graciano, Michelle MacKenzie; [...]
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Allied Beverage and Brown-Forman Visit Jack Daniel’s Distillery
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Local NJLSA: Tee It Up!
NJLSA-PAC GOLF OUTING WAS A BIG SUCCESS
The 5th Annual NJLSA-PAC Golf Outing was not only a great time, but also a big success for helping raise much needed financial support for our legislative PAC fund. The weather cooperated and the event was SOLD OUT for the third consecutive year!
The NJLSA Board of Trustees and Directors would like to thank the NJ Wine & Spirit Wholesalers Association for their support as Premier Event Sponsor; Miller Coors as Lunch Sponsor; Heineken USA as Cocktail Reception Sponsor; Opici Wines as Dinner Sponsor; MillerCoors & Shore Point Distributors as the Beverage Cart Sponsor; Brown-Forman & Air Dynamic Systems as Practice Range Sponsors; Beam Suntory, Francis Coppola Winery & Hunterdon Brewing as Putting Green Sponsors; the accounting firm of Withum-Smith&Brown as GPS Cart sponsor; Gallo Wine Sales of NJ, Moët Hennessy USA, Proximo Spirits, Remy-Cointreau and Stoli Group USA for their support as Sampling Sponsors; as well as everyone who stepped up as a T-Sign Sponsor. And finally, we would like to thank all of the golfers who participated in the shot-gun tournament.
I also would like to acknowledge our NJLSA Golf Committee that included Committee Chair Bruce Hamilton, Vice Chair Juan Negrin, along with Mike Maro, Sunny Patel and George Wolfson. We look forward to doing it all over again next year on Monday, June 20th 2016 (the day after Father’s Day).
SUNNY PATEL RECOGNIZED AS THE NJ RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Sunny Patel was just awarded the Brown-Forman Retailer of the Year for the off-premise sector in New Jersey at the Annual Conference of the American Beverage Licenses (ABL) held in Washington, DC in June.
Sunny, who is the owner of Sunny’s Liquors in Passaic, has genuinely dedicated the last two decades of his life to our industry while operating his store and traveling all over the state promoting the NJLSA mission to protect and defend our State’s off-premise licensees. Please join me in congratulating Sunny on his national recognition!
ABL CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTED BY 3-TIER SOLIDARITY
Hundreds of retailers and alcohol industry insiders from across our nation including several from the Garden State participated in the annual American Beverage Licenses (ABL) Conference. The big announcement: ABL, along with Wine & Spirit Wholesalers of America and the President’s Forum, formed an alliance across all three tiers of our industry to create the first bi-partisan “Congressional Hospitality Caucus,” which will provide a forum in which members of Congress can explore issues facing beverage alcohol retailers. The alliance is expected to expand with additional support from industry partners from all three tiers. Clearly, competitive issues ranging from private labels to license limit challenges are taking their toll on all three market tiers, and we have “all” finally found some common ground to share.
There is no doubt in my mind that if there was ever a time for retailers to come together in our industry’s retail sector—that time is now!
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6th Annual ‘Paint the Jack’
Brown-Forman and Empire Merchants hosted the 6th Annual Paint the Jack event, which was attended by over 90 Metro New York Retailers on November 3rd at the LaGuardia Plaza Hotel. The event had 31 statues on display and was judged by Carl Banks, Former New York Giants Great, Danielle Goodson, NY/NJ Territory Manager, Matt Prybylski, Empire Merchants-Madison Division Director of Sales and Keith Hart of the Hart Agency. Deegan’s Wine and Liquor won first place with the Jack statue designed by Elizabeth Cruz.
Team members of Brown-Forman and Empire Merchants
Colin Campbell, Brown Forman; Suzzanne Orlando, Brown Forman; Kelly Fasciano, Brown Forman; and Michael Accorsi, Brown Forman
Tharon Cook, Yency Perez, Joaquin Melo, Sherwyn Lovell, Rafael Diaz
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Brown-Forman Unveils New Whiskies
On Wednesday, February 15th, Brown-Forman unveiled their Scotch Whisky Collection at the newly opened Fine & Rare in NYC. Alongside Global Ambassador, Stewart Buchanan, media professionals tasted the new portfolio; a compilation of three coveted Single Malt Scotch distilleries all located in the heart of Scotland – The BenRiach 10yr & 10yr Curiositas, The GlenDronach 12yr, and Glenglassaugh Revival Bourbon & Sherry Cask. Cocktails were mixed and created by Fine & Rare Beverage Director, Young Kim.
The tasting menu: Selections from three of Scotland’s most coveted distilleries.
Brown-Forman cocktails prepared by Beverage Director, Young Kim of Fine & Rare NYC
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Slane Whiskey Launch
The Brown-Forman helped launch Slane Whiskey at Houston Hall on May 9th. John Devin of Empire Merchants introduced founder Alex Conyngham to representatives of Empire Merchants and Brown-Forman. Guests tasted through the spirit while listening to rock & roll, an integral part of Slane, Ireland where the whiskey is from.
Jessica Zito & John Russo, Empire Merchants
Robert Goode, John Hudson, Joel Elmer, Bruce Treager, Sean Wascsman (sitting), Brown-Forman; Alex Conyngham, Slane Irish Whiskey; Danielle Goodson, Brown-Forman; John Devin, Steve Drucker & John Marciano, Empire Merchants
Keith Hart, Heather Grummet & Larry Golus, Hart Agency; Mike Accorsi, Brown-Forman
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Brown-Forman Gives Wreaths
In December, Brown-Forman partnered with Wreaths Across America to distribute wreaths to the headstones of veterans at the Long Island National Cemetery. Wreath Across America aims to Remember, Honor and Teach Americans about veterans’ contribution to the country.
Vinny Muffoletto, Empire Merchants; Donald Leone and Mike Accorsi; Joe Grippi, Empire Merchants
Don Leone and Michael Accorsi, Brown-Forman; Keith Hart and Larry Golus, Hart Agency
Industry members volunteer for the program
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Retailers Of The Year Awarded
As part of American Beverage Licensees’ 16th Annual Meeting at Harrah’s Hotel & Casino in New Orleans, LA, 16 beverage retailers from across the United States were recognized as Brown-Forman Retailers of the Year at the ABL Honors Gala on March 12th. Recipients were nominated by their state beverage associations for their success and dedication to the beverage alcohol industry. Honored from New York: Joseph J. Pecoraro Irondequoit Liquor Rochester, NY
Teddy Graziano, Brown-Forman with Joseph J. Pecoraro, Irondequoit Liquor
The 2018 Brown-Forman Retailers of the Year include:
The Manas Family, Cottage Hill Package, Mobile, AL; Jennifer Ritter, The Candy Store, Mobile, AL; Jeff Kreston, Kreston Wine & Spirits, Wilmington, DE; Pat Daniel, Uptown Wine & Spirits, Columbus, GA; Randy Rehmer, Randy’s Double R Bar Waterloo, IL; Charlie Hopf, Holiday Liquors, Jasper, IN; Brian Edwards, Cellar Door Wine & Spirits, Murray, KY; Chuck Ferrar, Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits, Annapolis, MD; Jack Milani, Monaghan’s Pub, Baltimore, MD; Ryan Maloney, Julio’s Liquors, Westborough, MA; James Johnson, Bull N’ Bear Saloon & Casino, Red Lodge, MT; Donato D’Onofrio, Spirits Unlimited, Toms River, NJ; Joseph J. Pecoraro, Irondequoit Liquor Rochester, NY; Charles Leard, M&R Package Store, Amarillo, TX; Dennis Salverson, Salvo’s Coyote Grill, Whitewater, WI; Island Richards, Kelly’s Convenience Centers, Rock Springs, WY
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Tequila Seminar
On May 31st, the Director of International Brand Development of Herradura, Ruben Aceves, hosted a tequila seminar with Brown-Forman. Cocktails were mixed and a flight of Herradura tequilas were tasted and discussed.
Jose Matos, Brown-Forman; Fabio Fermin, Made in Mexico;
Edwardo Rodriguez, Tabaco y Ron; and Ruben Aceves, Herradura
Ruben Aceves
Guests tasting the Herradura Tequila
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Brown-Forman Holds Brand Fair
Brown-Forman held a Brand Fair on June 1st at Laguardia Plaza Hotel. Items from the Brown-Forman portfolio were on display and were tasted. Jack Daniel’s Honey, Gentleman Jack, Herradura, Old Forester and a selection of wines were among the brands featured.
Greg King, Anna Krakovski, Brie Harris, Charlise George, Walter Eastbrook, Nina Markowitz and Candice Woodward, Brown-Forman
John Casano, Matt Prybylski, Jack Lasala and Nick Nigro, Empire Merchants; Michael Accorsi, Brown-Forman; and John Marciano, Empire Merchants
Don Leone, Brown-Forman
Ruben Aceves of Herradura (4th from left) with members of Empire Merchants and Brown-Forman
Nick Cipola and James Grady, Empire Merchants; Jose Matos, Brown-Forman; Matthew Pilieci and Nicholas McShane, Jack Daniel’s
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Brown-Forman’s National Program
On July 5th, Brown-Forman and three selling divisions of Empire Merchants on- and off-premise gathered for lunch at Sabor Latino to kick-off Brown-Forman’s National Program.
John Bradley, Empire Merchants; Darnell Edmunds, Brown-Forman; Manny Cajade, and Joe Grippi, Empire Merchants; Mike Accorsi, Jose Matos, Brown-Forman; Horacio Guzman, Nick Nigro, Tom Oniell, Jose Lopez and Jack Lasala, Empire Merchants
Ana Ortega, Jessica Basso, Anna Krakovski, Candice Woodward, Matt Schlissel, Matt Forsaith, Kevin Doolan
Justin Stelluti, John Casano, Jose Sierra, Talpey Matt, John Cronin, Danny Christopher (center front), Robbie Gryszkiewicz (center back), Stacy Vano, Brent Turlington, Shannon Rafferty, Rob Brady, Mike Accorsi
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Brown-Forman Master Distiller in NYC
Chris Morris, Master Distiller at Brown-Forman’s Woodford Reserve, recently visited Metro NYC. On September 4th at The Copper Still in Chelsea, he sampled the local trade on Woodford expressions. On September 5th at LaGuardia Plaza Hotel, he led a guided tasting for Empire Merchants and select trade. Morris is the mastermind behind Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Rye and versions finished in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir barrels.
Kelly Fasciano, Brown-Forman; Kendall Linhart, consulting chef; Chris Morris, Woodford Reserve; Brendan Clinkscales, The Copper Still; and Anna Krakovski, Brown-Forman
Chris Morris; Patrick Marran, On the Rocks Whiskey Bar; Walter Easterbrook, Woodford Reserve; Camilo Lopez, Macao Trading Co.; Domingo Perez and Byron Lopez, The Beatrice Inn; and Yas Saloom, Employees Only
Matt Schissel, Empire Merchants; Moel Kingston, Empire Merchants; Anna Krakovski; and Kelly Fasciano and Rob Maltese, Empire Merchants
Danielle Goodson, Brown-Forman; David Drucker, Empire Merchants; Anna Krakovski; and Jack LaSala, Empire Merchants
Joe Parker, Union Wine & Liquor; Mike Accorsi, Brown-Forman; Joe Grippi, Empire Merchants; and Charles Donohue, Exotic Liquors
Neel Amin, Brown-Forman; Anna Krakovski; Joan Palladino, Empire Merchants; Chris Morris; Andrew Oh, Bedford Wines; John Choi, Bedford Wines; front: Tom O’Neill and Vinny Muffoletto, Empire Merchants
Chris Morris leading a guided tasting at LaGuardia Plaza Hotel
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84th Metro Package Store Dinner
The 84th Annual Metropolitan Package Store Dinner was held on October 29th on Russo’s on the Bay. Following the cocktail hour, industry members gathered for dinner and to hear Michael Correra speak about the year in review and hopes for 2019.
Members of the Board of the Metro Package Store Association
Sabine Latapie and Arjun Dewan, Winebow
Joseph Eger, Lauber Imports; Jason Medgevy, Southern Glazer’s
Roger Barbiero, Village Liquors; Tia Bonacore, M.S. Walker; Jason Glasser, Beverage Media; Don Chen, Bottles Wines Spirits; and Peter Ruggie, M.S. Walker
Michael Correra, Metro Package; Dina Opici and Bill O’Neill, Opici Family Distributing
Horacio Guzman, Empire Merchants; Joe Viscomi; Mike Accorsi, Brown-Forman; Michael Correra; and Jose Matos, Brown-Forman
Mark Kissel, Bacardi; and Jason Glasser
Tim Burns, Cappy’s Warehouse; and John Horn, Beam Suntory
Eric Niccolls, SGWS; and Marc Taub, Palm Bay
Vincent Fyfe, UCFW; Alia Scelzo, Stillhouse Whiskey; and Greg Denardo, Southern Glazer’s
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Brown-Forman Whiskey Training
On November 20th members of the Brown-Forman and Empire Merchants teams as well as a few retailers were invited to Bellwether for a whiskey training and dinner led by Old Forester President Campbell Brown. Brown took guests through the Old Forester portfolio.
Brent Turlington and Kelly Fasciano, Brown-Forman; Shannon Rafferty, Hive Agency; Neel Amin, Brown-Forman; Campbell Brown, Old Forester; Mike Accorsi,
Danielle Goodson, Darnell Edmonds, Brown-Forman; Rosa Munoz, Empire Merchants; Mike Calleja, Brown-Forman; Ana Ortega, Empire Merchants; Jose Matos, Brown-Forman; Nick Nigro, Empire Merchants
Kelly Fasciano, Danielle Goodson, Campbell Brown, Mike Accorsi and Mike Calleja
Jack LaSala, Empire Merchants; Lucy Fang, Newkirk Liquors; and Campbell Brown
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Wreaths Across America
On December 18th, Brown-Forman partnered with Wreaths Across America to distribute wreaths to the headstones of veterans at the Long Island National Cemetery in Wyandanch, New York. Wreaths Across America aims to Remember, Honor and Teach Americans about veterans’ contribution to the country.
Joe Grippi, Empire Merchants; Mike Accorsi, Brown-Forman; Vincent Muffetto, and John Bradley, Empire Merchants
Members of Brown-Forman, Empire Merchants and Hart Agency participate in Wreaths Across America
Danielle Goodson, Brown-Forman
Chelsea Tennariello, Kayla Walsh, Maria Elena DiMino and Samantha Morea, Hart Agency
Mike Accorsi; Brent Turlington and Danielle Goodson, Brown-Forman
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Rye Olfactory Experience
On February 20th at Tanner Smith’s in NYC, Brown-Forman introduced members of Empire Merchants to the “Rye Olfactory Experience” with Old Forester. Master Taster Jackie Zykan of Old Forester led the whiskey tasting. Mixologist Felix Salazar also created Old Forester cocktails for guests to try.
Jackie Zykan, Master Taster, addressing the group
Empire Merchants and Brown-Forman Team with Jackie Zykan
Mixologist Felix Salazar
The Empire Merchants team tastes Old Forester
Old Forester expressions
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Brown-Forman Takes A Field Trip
Chris Fletcher, Master Distiller of Jack Daniel’s, visited Stew Leonard’s in Clifton on February 28th, with part of the Brown-Forman sales team to talk about the Jack Daniel’s line of products.
Brown-Forman reps with Chris Fletcher and team
Paul Lehmuller, Chris Fletcher and Liz Greco
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Brown-Forman Whiskey Training
Long Island retailers were invited to taste history on March 27th at B.K. Sweeney’s. Guests walked through a tasting of Old Forester expressions by the Brown-Forman team.
Brent Turlington and Rosa Munoz, Brown-Forman
Full house at B.K. Sweeney’s
Old Forester “1920 Prohibition Style” was one of the highlights
Four distinct expressions were sampled
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Woodford Reserve Derby Bottles
Artist Keith Anderson visited New York to promote this year’s Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby bottle ahead of the big race. Anderson is not only the first African American artist to have designed the annual special edition, he has been with Brown-Forman for 12 years working at the Bourbon Street Café inside the corporate campus in Louisville.
Rachel Anderson; her husband, artist Keith Anderson; and Brent Turlington, Brown-Forman at 67 Wine & Spirits
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Jack Daniel’s BBQ
Jack Daniel’s held a barbecue at Empire Merchants on May 17th. Members of the Empire Merchants Madison Division and Brown-Forman gathered to play games like Connect Four while sipping on Jack Daniel’s cocktails and listening to a live band.
Julie Vann, Alexicius Kinsler and Paola Berry, Empire Mechants
Empire and Brown-Forman Team members
Members of Empire’s Madison Division
Anna Krakowski, Brown-Forman
Empire Merchants Madison team poses with new shirts
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Woodford Reserve Barrel Program
Chris Morris, Master Distiller at Brown-Forman’s Woodford Reserve, visited Metro NYC on September 4th and led a tasting of the Woodford Reserve Barrel Program for Empire Merchants and members of the trade at LaGuardia Plaza Hotel. Morris is the mastermind behind Woodford Reserve and its multiple expressions, including the newly released Malt and Wheat offerings.
Matt Chyriswski, Empire; Anna Krakovski, Kelly Fasciano and Suzanne Orlando, Brown-Forman; Nick Nigro, Empire; Mike Calleja, Jack LaSala, Chris Morris and Mike Accorsi, Brown-Forman; Tom O’Neill, Empire; Jeremy McMilleon, Laguardia Plaza Hotel; Ryan Van Arnam and Jose Matos, Brown-Forman; Jose Lopez and Vinny Muffoletto, Empire
Mike Accorsi, Brown-Forman
Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris
Mixed drinks were also part of the event
Jamie Butler and Anna Krakovski, Brown-Forman; Arun Lillaney, Karishma Lillaney; Kelly Fasciano, Courtney Royal and Jamie Goldsmith, Brown-Forman
Metro NY trade members sampling Woodford Reserve expressions
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