In 2013 when I became President of Luxco, I had been fortunate to spend 15 years with two of my industry mentors, Donn Lux and his father Paul Lux. Donn and Paul taught me, among other things, a very basic business principle – surround yourself with an excellent team and set the expectations for that
In my 21-plus years at Luxco, I have worked with – and now oversee – the teams that ensure Luxco branded spirits progress from the raw-materials stage to retail shelves or on-premise accounts. From procurement and logistics to purchasing and scheduling, our teams do everything it takes to make a case or barrel of finished
You can say Graciela Gonzalez has tequila in her blood. For more than 150 years, her family has been making award-winning handcrafted tequila in Jalisco, Mexico. Grace – as her friends and colleagues call her – represents the fourth generation of one of Mexico’s most reputable tequila distillation families. A distiller herself – the first
On September 29, 2021, MGP’s historic distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, officially became the Ross & Squibb Distillery™. The rebranding efforts were announced with much fanfare to employees, suppliers, partners and the public. Just like that, the home of the Remus® Bourbon and Rossville Union® brands had a brand of its own. A year later, the
At a special luncheon in December, Janet Dautenhahn was honored with the 2022 Paul A. Lux Award in recognition of her outstanding achievements, dedication, integrity and commitment to Luxco®. The coveted award – a glass martini shaker engraved with Janet’s name – was presented by MGP Board Member and former Luxco CEO Donn Lux. According
As the global palate for whiskey continued to grow in 2022, Luxco® remained at the forefront of the industry with a host of award-winning brands, new variants and special editions aiming to please the most discriminating tastes … In April, Lux Row Master Distiller John Rempe continued his annual pact with bourbon drinkers with the
Irish whiskey – like its American cousin – continues to grow in popularity, with a 2021 surge in U.S. sales of more than 16.3% according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. This momentum is not lost on Luxco’s Niche Drinks team, which is responsible for sales and promotion of the Irish brands
In November, The Quiet Man founder Ciaran Mulgrew joined Luxco’s Niche Drinks sales team, the local bartender community and members of the media at Oscar Wilde’s in New York for a special event. The evening featured signature cocktails crafted with The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey and one-on-one conversations with Ciaran. As a special pour, the
Luxco® celebrated six employees with big anniversaries in 2022 and 2023. Each was honored at a catered lunch. On May 29, Slavica Markovic, in Utility A at the Kemper facility, celebrated her 25th year with the company. Dawn Brown, Account Billings Supervisor in the Maryville office, recognized her 25th year on October 13. Alina Atalean,
Luxco® parent MGP is lending support to an industry-wide campaign aimed at preventing underage drinking in the United States. The ‘We Don’t Serve Teens’ campaign reminds communities – from parents to on- and off-premise retailers – that everyone plays a role in keeping alcohol out of the hands of young people. ‘We Don’t Serve Teens’
Warren Fischbeck joined Luxco® in April 2015 as a Systems Administrator where he managed the software and hardware for Luxco’s computer network. In his current role as an Infrastructure Engineer, Warren is responsible for upgrading and improving operating environments, creating repair strategies, and providing technical support and maintenance for the network. It’s a far-reaching role,
Vincent Clark joined Luxco® in 2018 as the Lead Ambassador for Lux Row Distillers™, where he led the tour team and oversaw scheduling. He is now the Luxco Visitor Center Manager, responsible for all visitor experiential aspects, including the tour, bar and retail programs at Lux Row Distillers and Limestone Branch Distillery™, as well as
