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Beam Suntory Announces Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, today announced the company’s 2023 full year results, with net sales up 7% year on year and operating income up 13% versus 2022.

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  • Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, today announced the company’s 2023 full year results, with net sales up 7% year on year and operating income up 13% versus 2022.
  • The company continued to drive growth across key brands including Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark, and experienced strong demand for its award-winning Japanese whisky portfolio as the House of Suntory celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023 with special limited-edition offerings.
  • “We are pleased with the results we delivered last year as our portfolio of brands – rooted in quality and craftsmanship – and our geographic diversity continued to benefit our business,” said Greg Hughes, President & CEO at Beam Suntory.
  • Beam Suntory remains focused on its premiumization strategy as it works toward its ambition to be the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company.

EL TESORO® TEQUILA ANNOUNCES NEWEST ADDITION TO THE MUNDIAL COLLECTION - EL TESORO® MUNDIAL: KNOB CREEK® RYE EDITION

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- El Tesoro de Don Felipe® Tequila, the award-winning Tequila producer from La Alteña Distillery in the Jalisco highlands of Mexico, and the third-generation Camarena distilling family, are proud to introduce the second installment of "The Mundial Collection" Limited Edition Cask Finishing Series: El Tesoro® Mundial: Knob Creek® Rye Edition. 

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  • The El Tesoro Mundial Collection represents a premium innovation and experimentation initiative for El Tesoro.
  • As a special one-time release, this is the first and only time El Tesoro® has been rested in Knob Creek Rye Barrels.
  • The Mundial series allows us to pursue these creative paths in tequila, and the Knob Creek® Rye edition is no different.
  • This year, El Tesoro® Mundial Collection: The Laphroaig Edition will be available alongside the El Tesoro® Mundial Collection: Knob Creek Rye Edition with updated premium gift packaging.

Beam Suntory Delivers Strong First Half Results Driven by Premiumization Strategy and International Performance

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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“Our geographic diversity has benefitted us this year with strong performance in our Asia Pacific and International regions, which has helped offset a challenging environment in North America.

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  • “Our geographic diversity has benefitted us this year with strong performance in our Asia Pacific and International regions, which has helped offset a challenging environment in North America.
  • Single Malt Scotch helped propel performance in Europe and Asia with Bowmore posting double digit growth and Laphroaig delivering strong mid-single digit sales growth versus last year.
  • Asia Pacific delivered strong performance of 16% sales growth versus last year as the region rebounds post-COVID, and the International region saw solid 10% sales growth.
  • Beam Suntory continues to work toward our long-term ambition of becoming the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company.

Knob Creek® Bourbon Releases the Ultimate Holiday Gift for Whiskey Lovers With One-of-a-Kind Insider Experience, Behind the Craft

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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CLERMONT, Ky., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the holiday season approaches and the stress of finding the perfect gift for loved ones is top of mind, Knob Creek® Bourbon, a leader in the small batch bourbon category, is offering Behind the Craft, a first-of-its-kind experience for you and the whiskey lover in your life.

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  • Since then, Knob Creek has lived up to such standards with the introduction of Knob Creek Straight Rye Whiskey in 2012.
  • In recent years, Knob Creek has expanded its rye portfolio, introducing Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Rye Whiskey (115 proof).
  • In 2020, Knob Creek expanded its bourbon portfolio with the introduction of Knob Creek 12 Year Old Bourbon (100 proof), and a limited time release of Knob Creek 15 Year Old Bourbon (100 proof).
  • This year, Knob Creek released Knob Creek 18 Year Old Bourbon (100 proof).

Maker's Mark® Bourbon Announces Wood Finishing City Series, A Global Travel Retail Innovation

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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LORETTO, Ky., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maker's Mark® has today introduced two new Global Travel Retail (GTR) exclusive whiskies to mark its newest Wood Finishing Series – the City Series – capturing the character of the world's most enchanting locations for whisky fans traveling the globe. Launching with New York City and Sydney, new limited-edition city releases will be added over the multi-year series.

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  • Launching with New York City and Sydney, new limited-edition city releases will be added over the multi-year series.
  • With every Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series whisky, there's an established taste vision, or flavor goal, in mind.
  • The Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series celebrates the inherent uniqueness of different wood types, celebrating individuality through flavor, just as each city's unique, signature whisky now does.
  • Both the Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series New York and Sydney Editions are now available Global Travel Retail.

Alberta Distillers Ltd. Launches Brand New Canadian Whisky: Reifel Rye(TM)

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - October 17, 2022) - Alberta Distillers Ltd. (Alberta Distillers) is proud to announce the launch of Reifel Rye, a high rye whisky innovation steeped in history with a flavour profile that pays homage to the best ingredients Canada has to offer.

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  • Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - October 17, 2022) - Alberta Distillers Ltd. (Alberta Distillers) is proud to announce the launch of Reifel Rye, a high rye whisky innovation steeped in history with a flavour profile that pays homage to the best ingredients Canada has to offer.
  • Hitting shelves across the country this fall, Reifel Rye is poised to disrupt the growing Canadian whisky category with its local grain complexity, deep character, and unexpected depth.
  • Alberta Distillers Ltd. (Alberta Distillers) is launching Reifel Rye, a high rye whisky innovation steeped in history with a flavour profile that pays homage to the best ingredients Canada has to offer.
  • Calgary-based Alberta Distillers Ltd. is one of the few remaining 100 per cent Canadian rye whisky producers in North America.

FROM THE HEART OF JALISCO, LA ALTEÑA DISTILLERY CELEBRATES 85TH ANNIVERSARY WITH COMMEMORATIVE TEQUILA RELEASE: EL TESORO DE DON FELIPE® 85TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the 85th anniversary of the legendary La Alteña Distillery in the highlands of Jalisco, known for its fine agave fields, El Tesoro™ Tequila is releasing a special limited-edition tequila – El Tesoro™ 85th Anniversary – rich with the spirit and longstanding friendship between two family legacies.

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  • Like most great partnerships, El Tesoro's 85th Anniversary limited release started off as a friendship.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce a new, unparalleled expression from El Tesoro to mark 85 years of history at La Altea," says Camarena.
  • As of November 2022, El Tesoro 85th Anniversary Limited Edition will be available in the US with a suggested retail price of $499.99 (750ml).
  • El Tesoro is a truly authentic tequila made slowly and carefully to capture the agave's essence in a bottle.

Alberta Distillers Announces Return of 100% Rye Canadian Whisky, Alberta® Premium Cask Strength, from the Award-Winning* Series

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alberta Distillers Ltd, makers of the No. 1 selling 100% rye whisky in the world1, Alberta® Premium, is proud to announce the return of its highly coveted Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye. The 2022 release of the award-winning* 100% Canadian rye whisky marks the third installment since its introduction to the U.S. in 2020, which is once again available for a limited time starting this month.

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  • 1 selling 100% rye whisky in the world1, Alberta Premium, is proud to announce the return of its highly coveted Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye.
  • Crafted and distilled in Calgary, Alberta, Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye is made from 100% Canadian Prairie rye grains grown by local farmers and distilled with nutrient-dense, glacier fed spring water from the surrounding Rocky Mountains.
  • "For distillers like myself, cask strength whiskies are where we get to demonstrate our skill and craftsmanship, as the final product is completely unadulterated.
  • Alberta Premium continues to set the standard for Canadian whiskies, showcasing exactly how great a true 100% Canadian rye whisky can be.

DISCOVER SOMETHING UNEXPECTED WITH NEW RED WINE CASK FINISH RELEASE FROM BASIL HAYDEN®

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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CLERMONT, Ky., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Basil Hayden® continues to shine a light on what bourbon can be with their newest, limited-edition release, Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish. The perfect balance of the signature light, refined flavor profile that fans love coupled with distinctive notes of red wine, Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish offers an invitation into bourbon.

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  • CLERMONT, Ky., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Basil Hayden continues to shine a light on what bourbon can be with their newest, limited-edition release, Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish.
  • The perfect balance of the signature light, refined flavor profile that fans love coupled with distinctive notes of red wine, Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish offers an invitation into bourbon.
  • "Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish continues the Basil Hayden mission to opening up the category to new drinkers and occasions."
  • Hitting shelves alongside the annual release of Basil Hayden 10-Year, Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finisharrives just in time for the holidays.

Suntory and Beam Suntory Celebrate Grand Opening of New York City Office

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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“New York is one of the world’s most exciting and ever-evolving cities, enabling our people to be close to consumer trends and ‘where things happen’ -- what we call the Gemba. That’s why we chose to relocate Beam Suntory’s global headquarters here, and why we’ve created an office that will harness the power of in-person collaboration as we return to more office-based work,” said Albert Baladi, President & CEO of Beam Suntory. “We look forward to amplifying the creative energy of New York as we accelerate the premiumization of our brands and pursue our ambitious growth goals.”

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  • Suntory, a global leader in the beverage industry, and subsidiary company Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits with iconic brands such as Jim Beam, Makers Mark, Yamazaki and Hibiki, celebrated the grand opening of their New York City office today.
  • The location now serves as the New York office of Suntory and global headquarters of Beam Suntory, where more than 150 employees will be located.
  • The opening of Beam Suntorys new global headquarters is yet another sign of New York Citys economic recovery, said New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
  • Headquartered in New York City, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan.