Malt Advocate - Taken Over....

Mr.Maduro · 06-23-2010, 07:20 AM

I hope they don't ruin this great magazine. Although a cigar/whiskey pairing section (from someone who knows what they're talking about would be nice....

From an e-mail....

"Dear Malt Advocate Fan,

We are thrilled to announce that as of June 15, Malt Advocate, Inc. became a part of M. Shanken Communications, Inc. Malt Advocate, Inc. includes Malt Advocate magazine, WhiskyFest New York, WhiskyFest Chicago, and WhiskyFest San Francisco.

A Great Partnership

M. Shanken Communications, Inc. publishes a variety of consumer and trade publications, including Wine Spectator, Cigar Aficionado, Food Arts, Market Watch, and Impact. In addition, the company hosts a number of events across the United States including the New York and New World Wine Experiences, Wine Spectator's Grand Tours and Cigar Aficionado's Big Smokes.

John Hansell will remain Malt Advocate magazine's Publisher & Editor, and Amy Westlake will continue as Director of WhiskyFest events."

mmblz · 06-23-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

I hope they don't ruin this great magazine.

Haven't subscribed for a number of years but it is a great magazine...
First reaction is "oh no!" but hopefully it will be for the best.

06-23-2010, 07:20 AM	#1
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Malt Advocate - Taken Over.... I hope they don't ruin this great magazine. Although a cigar/whiskey pairing section (from someone who knows what they're talking about would be nice.... From an e-mail.... "Dear Malt Advocate Fan, We are thrilled to announce that as of June 15, Malt Advocate, Inc. became a part of M. Shanken Communications, Inc. Malt Advocate, Inc. includes Malt Advocate magazine, WhiskyFest New York, WhiskyFest Chicago, and WhiskyFest San Francisco. A Great Partnership M. Shanken Communications, Inc. publishes a variety of consumer and trade publications, including Wine Spectator, Cigar Aficionado, Food Arts, Market Watch, and Impact. In addition, the company hosts a number of events across the United States including the New York and New World Wine Experiences, Wine Spectator's Grand Tours and Cigar Aficionado's Big Smokes. John Hansell will remain Malt Advocate magazine's Publisher & Editor, and Amy Westlake will continue as Director of WhiskyFest events." __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)