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16 / the tasting panel / july 2017 INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT PHOTO COURTESY OF HEINEKEN Late-Night Suds H eineken has announced the launch of a partnership with CBS' The Late Late Show with James Corden. In an exclusive arrangement, Heineken signage, bottle displays, barware and more are featured regularly at the show's famous on-set bar, and the beers are available to serve to guests. The partnership kicked off in May when award-winning actor Benicio Del Toro, star of Heineken commer- cials, made a memorable appearance on the show, hilariously parodying the latest Heineken ad, which high- lights the brand's heritage and craft. Irishman in the U.S. W alsh Whiskey Distillery has announced a new distribution partner for its premium whiskeys in the United States. Disaronno International is now responsible for the development and growth of The Irishman and Writers' Tears. The Irishman portfolio comprises five premium and super-premium, triple-distilled, small-batch whiskeys made in the style of the golden age of Irish whiskey, the 19th century: The Irishman Founder's Reserve; The Irishman Single Malt; The Irishman 12 Year old Single Malt; The Irishman 17 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt and The Irishman Cask Strength. APPOINTMENTS C . Mondavi & Family, one of Napa's oldest wine companies, has named Judd Wallenbrock as President and CEO. Judd succeeds John Lennon, who had been interim CEO since November 2016. Judd will also join the board of directors as the 74-year-old family-owned wine company continues its five-year strategic plan to pursue significant growth. Judd brings more than 35 years of leadership and execu- tive experience in the wine industry, working with brands that include De Loach Vineyards, Jessup Cellars, Michel- Schlumberger and Robert Mondavi.