Comments on: Cutty Sark goes to Edrington, Glenrothes goes to BB&R http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/04/cutty-sark-goes-to-edrington-glenrothes-goes-to-bbr/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:01:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Best in Blog #67: More on Malt Advocate Awards and Shackleton's Whisky (and Brandy!) | Whisky Party http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/04/cutty-sark-goes-to-edrington-glenrothes-goes-to-bbr/#comment-51788 Best in Blog #67: More on Malt Advocate Awards and Shackleton's Whisky (and Brandy!) | Whisky Party Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:07:51 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3501#comment-51788 [...] Brothers & Rudd have sold Cutty Sark to the Edrington Group in exchange for The [...] [...] Brothers & Rudd have sold Cutty Sark to the Edrington Group in exchange for The [...]

]]> By: Robinsky http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/04/cutty-sark-goes-to-edrington-glenrothes-goes-to-bbr/#comment-17552 Robinsky Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:08:55 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3501#comment-17552 Has anyone tried the new 1994 yet? It's a wonderful dram and is the same price as the 1991 which is apparently 'extinct' Has anyone tried the new 1994 yet? It’s a wonderful dram and is the same price as the 1991 which is apparently ‘extinct’

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/04/cutty-sark-goes-to-edrington-glenrothes-goes-to-bbr/#comment-17403 John Hansell Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:09:15 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3501#comment-17403 Thanks Ronnie for joining us. It's always nice to have company reps participating here on WDJK. Thanks Ronnie for joining us. It’s always nice to have company reps participating here on WDJK.

]]> By: ronnie cox http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/04/cutty-sark-goes-to-edrington-glenrothes-goes-to-bbr/#comment-17396 ronnie cox Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:25:42 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3501#comment-17396 Hello John, This news is good news............... -The brand Glenrothes will now be wholely owned by Berry Bros. & Rudd Ltd. with supplies guaranteed. -There is no intention to raise prices beyond those relating to costs. It is, after all, BB&R who have been setting these prices since 1994. Plus ca change! -We shall continue to produce Vintages whilst maintaining the consistent flavours from vattings of Select Reserve as well as it's spicier cousin Robur Reserve and, of course, the all-ex-bourbon-cask and Kosher- certified, Alba Reserve. Ronnie Cox Brands Heritage Director, The Glenrothes Hello John,

This news is good news……………

-The brand Glenrothes will now be wholely owned by Berry Bros. & Rudd Ltd. with supplies guaranteed.
-There is no intention to raise prices beyond those relating to costs. It is, after all, BB&R who have been setting these prices since 1994. Plus ca change!
-We shall continue to produce Vintages whilst maintaining the consistent flavours from vattings of Select Reserve as well as it’s spicier cousin Robur Reserve and, of course, the all-ex-bourbon-cask and Kosher- certified, Alba Reserve.

Ronnie Cox
Brands Heritage Director, The Glenrothes

]]> By: B.J. Reed http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/04/cutty-sark-goes-to-edrington-glenrothes-goes-to-bbr/#comment-17197 B.J. Reed Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:40:59 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3501#comment-17197 Alex/John the question then comes to mind about whether Burns Stewart might be willing to add another distillery to their stable and whether Tamdhu might be in play... Alex/John the question then comes to mind about whether Burns Stewart might be willing to add another distillery to their stable and whether Tamdhu might be in play…

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/04/cutty-sark-goes-to-edrington-glenrothes-goes-to-bbr/#comment-17177 John Hansell Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:31:48 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3501#comment-17177 Very interesting Alex. Very interesting. Very interesting Alex. Very interesting.

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/04/cutty-sark-goes-to-edrington-glenrothes-goes-to-bbr/#comment-17176 John Hansell Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:31:07 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3501#comment-17176 Two-bit: I'll get the latest on Alba. Stay tuned. Two-bit: I’ll get the latest on Alba. Stay tuned.

]]> By: two-bit cowboy http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/04/cutty-sark-goes-to-edrington-glenrothes-goes-to-bbr/#comment-17155 two-bit cowboy Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:32:53 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3501#comment-17155 I'm a big fan of The Glenrothes. Every vintage they produce is a new beginning, so I don't see this as something that will potentially "change" the whisky. As others have suggested, I DON'T want to see a price increase. Are there other examples of a distillery being owned by one group and the brand by another? Seems a weird set up. Who controls what? John -- do you have any news about Alba Reserve? I’m a big fan of The Glenrothes. Every vintage they produce is a new beginning, so I don’t see this as something that will potentially “change” the whisky. As others have suggested, I DON’T want to see a price increase.

Are there other examples of a distillery being owned by one group and the brand by another? Seems a weird set up. Who controls what?

John — do you have any news about Alba Reserve?

]]> By: Alex http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/04/cutty-sark-goes-to-edrington-glenrothes-goes-to-bbr/#comment-17126 Alex Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:20:21 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3501#comment-17126 I jst noticed that Edrington keeps the distillery - so this is a label sale and is based on a supply agreement which I guess I can understand. I was always surprised that Edrington gave up their Islay distillery, Bunnahabhain, and after hearing of Tamdhu's close and this sale, I was concerned over the company's direction and health. They seem rare in that they focus solely on Scotch whisky. Interesting times we live in. I jst noticed that Edrington keeps the distillery – so this is a label sale and is based on a supply agreement which I guess I can understand. I was always surprised that Edrington gave up their Islay distillery, Bunnahabhain, and after hearing of Tamdhu’s close and this sale, I was concerned over the company’s direction and health. They seem rare in that they focus solely on Scotch whisky. Interesting times we live in.

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/04/cutty-sark-goes-to-edrington-glenrothes-goes-to-bbr/#comment-17119 John Hansell Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:34:41 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3501#comment-17119 Handling (distributing) is different than owning. And incidentally, Edrington still keeps the Glenrothes distillery. BB&R is just getting the brand. Handling (distributing) is different than owning. And incidentally, Edrington still keeps the Glenrothes distillery. BB&R is just getting the brand.

]]> By: Red_Arremer http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/04/cutty-sark-goes-to-edrington-glenrothes-goes-to-bbr/#comment-17115 Red_Arremer Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:51:47 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3501#comment-17115 I thought that BB&R was already handling Glenrothes. I know the vintage thing was their idea. Did Edrington buy it at some point? I thought that BB&R was already handling Glenrothes. I know the vintage thing was their idea. Did Edrington buy it at some point?

]]> By: Alex http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/04/cutty-sark-goes-to-edrington-glenrothes-goes-to-bbr/#comment-17114 Alex Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:49:47 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3501#comment-17114 I'm with Monique - reopening Tamdhu would be great - but I'm not sure if BBR ownership of Glenrothes will affect pricing. The select reserve seems to be a good malt for reasonable money, a disappearing act nowadays, and we can only hope it will stay that way into the future. I’m with Monique – reopening Tamdhu would be great – but I’m not sure if BBR ownership of Glenrothes will affect pricing. The select reserve seems to be a good malt for reasonable money, a disappearing act nowadays, and we can only hope it will stay that way into the future.

]]> By: Monique at the Dell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/04/cutty-sark-goes-to-edrington-glenrothes-goes-to-bbr/#comment-17112 Monique at the Dell Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:35:25 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3501#comment-17112 Hopefully their arrangement can hold up. I am interested to hear the details here. As long as we don't see quality or price change, right? Maybe we can free up some capital and re-open Tamdhu... Hopefully their arrangement can hold up. I am interested to hear the details here.
As long as we don’t see quality or price change, right?
Maybe we can free up some capital and re-open Tamdhu…

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