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J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey Wins World's Best Small Batch Single Malt at Prestigious World Whiskies Awards

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Friday, March 31, 2023

LONDON, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ireland's first modern Irish Whiskey Bonder J.J. Corry beat out global competition to win the title of World's Best Small Batch Single Malt whiskey for J.J. Corry The Flintlock at the "Whiskey Oscars", prestigious World Whiskies Awards.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ireland's first modern Irish Whiskey Bonder J.J. Corry beat out global competition to win the title of World's Best Small Batch Single Malt whiskey for J.J. Corry The Flintlock at the "Whiskey Oscars", prestigious World Whiskies Awards.
  • The company, founded by Louise McGuane in 2016 in Cooraclare, Co. Clare becomes the first Irish whiskey producer and first female founded business to win the award.
  • Ms. McGuane accepted the award at an awards ceremony hosted at the Merchant Taylor's Guild Hall in London.
  • On collecting the award, Louise McGuane said: "Winning the world's best small batch single malt is a tremendous accolade and recognition that we play on the global stage with the best whiskey producers in the world.

J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey Wins World's Best Small Batch Single Malt at Prestigious World Whiskies Awards

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 31, 2023

LONDON, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ireland's first modern Irish Whiskey Bonder J.J. Corry beat out global competition to win the title of World's Best Small Batch Single Malt whiskey for J.J. Corry The Flintlock at the "Whiskey Oscars", prestigious World Whiskies Awards.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ireland's first modern Irish Whiskey Bonder J.J. Corry beat out global competition to win the title of World's Best Small Batch Single Malt whiskey for J.J. Corry The Flintlock at the "Whiskey Oscars", prestigious World Whiskies Awards.
  • The company, founded by Louise McGuane in 2016 in Cooraclare, Co. Clare becomes the first Irish whiskey producer and first female founded business to win the award.
  • Ms. McGuane accepted the award at an awards ceremony hosted at the Merchant Taylor's Guild Hall in London.
  • On collecting the award, Louise McGuane said: "Winning the world's best small batch single malt is a tremendous accolade and recognition that we play on the global stage with the best whiskey producers in the world.

Vista Outdoor Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Fox Racing

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

ANOKA, Minn., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vista Outdoor Inc. ("Vista Outdoor") (NYSE: VSTO), the parent company of 39 renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor products to consumers around the globe, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Irvine, Calif.-based Fox Racing, a global icon in performance motocross, mountain bike and lifestyle gear for adventure seekers. The purchase price is $540 million, with the potential for an additional $50 million earnout based on Fox Racing's financial performance.

Key Points: 
  • The Fox Racing acquisition meets all of our financial and strategic acquisition criteria, even before taking into account potential benefits from combining Fox Racing with our existing business.
  • Vista Outdoor's leadership team has proven they have an effective, repeatable acquisition model, making Vista Outdoor the clear acquirer of choice for Fox Racing.
  • For additional information about Fox Racing and the definitive agreement, please view the Fox Racing Acquisition Presentation by clicking here , and the Fox Racing Acquisition Infographic by clicking here .
  • Since 1974, when Geoff Fox first introduced the world to our iconic logo, Fox Racing has been all about family.

Stoli Group Kentucky Owl® releases St. Patrick's Limited Edition Bourbon Whiskey

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

BARDSTOWN, Ky., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Stoli Group Kentucky Owl is announcing the release of its St. Patrick's Limited Edition Bourbon Whiskey in celebration of the long-standing ties that connect Irish and Kentucky whiskey making.

Key Points: 
  • BARDSTOWN, Ky., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Stoli Group Kentucky Owl is announcing the release of its St. Patrick's Limited Edition Bourbon Whiskey in celebration of the long-standing ties that connect Irish and Kentucky whiskey making.
  • Known for sourcing scarce and rare aged Kentucky bourbons and blending them to create unique limited run batches, the Kentucky Owl St. Patrick's Limited Edition features carefully selected barrels of Kentucky bourbon blended through Irish eyes.
  • "Bringing together Rhea and McGuane, bourbon and whiskey, Kentucky and Ireland has been an absolute honor," commented Damian McKinney, Global CEO of Stoli Group.
  • The Kentucky Owl St. Patrick's Limited Edition Bourbon Whiskey (100 proof/50% ABV, $135 MSRP/750mL), is the latest addition to the Kentucky Owl portfolio, following the release of The Wiseman Bourbon in 2021.

Joe McGuane Joins Callan's Alternatives Consulting Group, Jim McKee Retires

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Callan , a leading institutional investment consulting firm, announced today that Joe McGuane joined the firm as a senior vice president in the Alternatives Consulting group.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Callan , a leading institutional investment consulting firm, announced today that Joe McGuane joined the firm as a senior vice president in the Alternatives Consulting group.
  • Mr. McGuane, who will be based in Callan's Chicago office, joins the firm as longtime employee, Jim McKee , senior vice president, retires after 32 years at Callan.
  • "I'm excited to join Callan, a highly respected consulting firm, and to work alongside their experienced team of alternatives consultants," said Mr. McGuane.
  • Mr. McKee, who is based in Callan's San Francisco office and also reports to Mr. Keliuotis, will retire later in 2021 after transitioning his responsibilities to other Alternatives Consulting group members, including Mr. McGuane.