Independent Distillers has hired Ray Stoughton as Vice President of Sales USA. Ray has 20+ years of Beverage Experience in the US across all markets and categories. He has most recently lead, managed and directed the national selling efforts for Foster's Wine Estates. He has also held key management and selling roles for Nestle Waters, Boston Beer, Group Danone and the E&J Gallo Winery.

About Independent Distillers
The Independent Distillers Group (IDG) is headquartered just outside of Melbourne, Australia. Originally founded in 1987 in Auckland, New Zealand, the company today successfully manufactures and distributes alcoholic beverages to domestic and export markets worldwide. IDG has been at the forefront of innovation and development of RTDs in both New Zealand and Australia and owns some of the largest brands in the Asian RTD market. The company’s core brands include Vodka Cruiser, Woodstock Bourbon and KGB ICE. Independent Distillers also owns a number of beer, wine and spirits brands that it produces and markets around the world.