June 1st 2004
Barry
Fitzwilliam Maxxium are pleased to announce their appointment by Cooley Distillery
as the exclusive distributors of Cooley Premium Irish Whiskeys. These include
Tyrconnell, Connemara, Lockes and Kilbeggan.
Michael Barry, Managing Director of Barry Fitzwilliam Maxxium commenting on their new arrangement with Cooley Says "that it only appropriate that they have combined their strengths to take on the might of Irish Distillers. Cooley, Irelands only independently owned distillery are noted for their production skills and we have built reputation as Irelands leading independent wine and spirit merchantst. Combined we are hoping to have a 10% share of the domestic Irish Whiskey Market by the end of 2005."
Cooley have won major International Awards for their Whiskeys, the most recent was in San Francisco when Connemara Peated Single Malt won the award for 'Best Irish Whiskey' at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, in March of this year
John Teeling Chairman of Cooley said:
"I am delighted with this agreement. Together we will establish a significant presence in the Irish Market. BFM and Cooley each grew up in the past 15 years. From small beginnings BFM have become the pre-eminent independent national distributor. Cooley went a different way developing our whiskey and exporting to over 40 countries. The time is right to take Ireland.
Between us we have the people, the products, the route to market and the determination. It will be a good partnership."
Past Press Releases
May 2004 - Connemara Whiskey website goes live
March 2004 - Connemara cleans up at 2004 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
March 2004 - Interview with John Teeling, chairman of Cooley Distillery with Starchef.com
January 2004 - Cooley Distillery sponsors the Irish EU presidency
13th October 2003 - Connemara peated 12 yr old Whiskey introduced
18th September 2003 - Highlights of Chairmans comments at AGM
