| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
James Gill |
Sr. Director, Information Security and Network | Profile |
James Gill |
Vice President, Security, Network and Operations | Profile |
The Smirnoff brand was founded in 1864 by Piotr Arseneevich (P.A.) Smirnov and before long, he became one of the most famous vodka makers in Russia. In 1886, he even received the Tsar`s special designation as a Purveyor of the Imperial Court, which is a fancy way of saying Official Vodka-Maker of Tsar Type People. This was based both on the fact that his vodkas were delicious and that Tsars tend to like to make things official. When the Bolsheviks took over, the distilleries were shut down and P.A.`s son Vladimir was chased out of town with pitchforks and also dinner forks, since the whole thing happened suddenly and not everyone had a pitchfork with them. Vladimir Smirnov was able to flee to Constantinople and then eventually settle in France where he sold vodka under the name “Smirnoff.” Now safely disguised by a new name and a slightly offensive fake French accent, Vladimir revived the brand. Lots of other interesting stuff happened. Vladimir married a model and sang in a band and grew a series of beards, but probably the best thing he did was bring a triple distilled, 10 times filtered, award winning, cola-improving, martini-making vodka to the world. For former czars and current stars. For vodka connoisseurs and people who just like vodka. For everybody.
Terressentia creates award-winning customized spirits for large retail customers in our private label program, individual brand owners in our private brand program, and other distilleries or export/brokers.
A well known wine expert, David Milligan has 40 years experience in the wine business in Europe and the United States. He trained with leading English companies and was wine buyer for its largest brewery group, where he created the No 1 selling table wine brand. His over 30 years experience in the US, based in New Orleans, Miami and New York, where he served as President of Seagram, Chateau and Estate Wines Co, have given him an in depth knowledge of the imported wine business in the United States. He is the author of the "All Color Book of Wine", numerous magazine and newspaper articles and has appeared on many television shows. He is a member of several international wine and food societies, is Regent Emeritus of the Commanderie de Bordeaux in New York and a Grand Officer of the Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin. He started his own company in 1995 to represent top Producers of French wine in the United States.
Alcohol Brand Management Company for Beach Whiskey and American Harvest Organic Vodka are flagship brands within the Darco Spirits portfolio, founded by self-made entrepreneur, David Adelman of Darco Capital. Darco Spirits products are currently available to purchase at in-store and online retail partners such as GoPuff, Florida ABC, Idaho State Stores, Bevmo, Reserve Bar, Bristol Farms, Goody Goody, Specs, Major Market and Total Wine
Founded in 2008, Hill Street Beverage Co. is the world`s only company exclusively focused on alcohol free beer, wines and cocktails. The company offers a wide range of products including MADD Virgin Drinks, Best Buddies Bubbles, and Designated Draft beer. The company`s award-winning products have won the Retail Council of Canada`s Grand Prix, and numerous medals and accolades, including two Gold Medals, one Silver and one Bronze at the U.S. Open Beer Championships. Hill Street Beverage Co. and MADD Virgin Drinks, Best Buddies Bubbles, and Designated Draft are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Hill Street Beverage Co. in Canada, the United States and/or other countries.