Paris company to buy Seattle's Westland Distillery
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Re: Paris company to buy Seattle's Westland Distillery
Odin this is one of the distilleries we toured prior to attending Proof 2015. I believe they are one of if not the largest sellers of single malt in the US so I am guessing it went for a hefty price tag. As the article states they were backed by the very rich lamb family so they started big. If I am not mistaken when we did the tour because they are in downtown one of their big expenses was getting rid of their spent grain my rail.
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Interesting story. But, in a way, I kinda hate to see our local "independents" being bought out by the major purveyors. But, like everything else, I guess if they sweetened the pot with enough money, then it probably looked like it would be pretty hard to turn down their offer.
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Re: Paris company to buy Seattle's Westland Distillery
I also hold a high level of disdain when it comes to the "Selling Out Of America" to foreign interests... That's another one for the Pet Peeves topic right there...Euphoria wrote:Interesting story. But, in a way, I kinda hate to see our local "independents" being bought out by the major purveyors.
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I remember they were at a great location, but not running the stills that were supposed to make their whiskey for weeks in a time. The guy that toured us told me they had been out of commission for something like two weeks. I also remember, Bushman, that we tried some of their whiskies at the Seattle Spirits Affair. Some pretty good, some still young.
The weird thing is ... I see them in Europe, so they must do something well. At least the marketing right?
I am left with this idea ... did they make product at that location to start with? I don't remember smelling anything.
Regards, Odin.
The weird thing is ... I see them in Europe, so they must do something well. At least the marketing right?
I am left with this idea ... did they make product at that location to start with? I don't remember smelling anything.
Regards, Odin.
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Hopefully this goes well. These are good guys with good juice.
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After visiting several distilleries, attending Proof 2015, and the BBQ the next day at Bearrivers your memory is right on!
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Re: Paris company to buy Seattle's Westland Distillery
As for taxes and marketing it's easier for smaller independent craft distillers to get picked up by a distributor and sell overseas. There is locally made (BC Canada) products hitting the Asian markets.just easier than dealing with our local red tape.Odin wrote:The weird thing is ... I see them in Europe, so they must do something well. At least the marketing right?.
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