Smith, Winton E.

Date:
1985-11-14
Length:
210 minutes.
Interviewer:
Syvertsen, Thomas H
Transcription available:
no
Series:
Distilling Industry in Kentucky
Series ID:
9999_003
Interview Number(s):
1986__148
1986__149
1986__150
1986__151
Summary:
Smith, retired president, and chairman of the board, Jack Daniel's Distillery, discusses the industry in general and Jack Daniel's in particular. He talks at length about the Brown-Forman purchase of Jack Daniel's; also goes into production costs, competition, and management styles.
Topic(s):
Whiskey industry, Distilling industries, Brown-Forman Inc., Jack Daniel Distillery, Liquor industry executives