Tom Bruce-Gardyne looks into the story of the Haig empire
To judge by the number of top hats and tails featured in their early advertising, many brands of Scotch whisky were obsessed with the Establishment. It was as though they craved nothing more than to join the club and be accepted into Edwardian society. For those at whom the advertisements were aimed...
By Tom Bruce-Gardyne
from Issue 26 published on 16/10/2002
Marcin Miller talks to Owsley Brown Frazier, former Vice Chairman of the Brown-Forman Corporation, and finds him calmly enjoying his retirement
The large corner office occupied by Owsley Brown Frazier exudes an air of harmony, as does the man himself. Unflustered and unhurried since his retirement in June, he gives an impression of a man at peace with himself. This is understandable given that he personally owns (together with two of his co...
By Marcin Miller
from Issue 14 published on 16/2/2001
Martin Betts recounts a tale of a family company that was on the brink of extinction yet became a significant force in the drinks industry.
When a company is balancing precariously on the edge of oblivion, ready to freefall towards extinction, you wouldn't expect its saviours to be two young men under the age of 35. Despite the displeasure of investment bankers and the murmurs of discontent from shareholders, the men took control of an ...
By Martin Betts
from Issue 14 published on 16/2/2001
