Rémy Cointreau creates new whisky unit with Simon Coughlin as CEO

Simon Coughlin REMY COINTREAU
Whisky man: Coughlin will be at the helm of the new unit

FRANCE. Rémy Cointreau has announced the creation of a whisky business unit within the group following the recent acquisition of the Domaine des Hautes Glaces and Westland distilleries.

The Bruichladdich Distillery Company CEO Simon Coughlin will take over the management of the whisky business unit, which comprises the Bruichladdich distillery (the Scottish single malts and Islay gin), the Domaine des Hautes Glaces (the French single malts) and Westland (the American single malts).

Coughlin will draw on his experience and avant-garde vision of whisky to fulfil his mission of unlocking the various brands’ full potential, Rémy Cointreau noted. This ambition is in line with the group’s strategy of becoming the world leader of exceptional spirits.

Douglas Taylor, currently Global Brand Director, will become CEO of The Bruichladdich Distillery Company. Frédéric Revol will continue in his role as CEO of the Domaine des Hautes Glaces, while Mark Breene, Marketing Director of Rémy Cointreau USA, has been appointed CEO of Westland Distillery.

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