Beam Has Solid Q2

Dear Client: Beam Global saw US spirits net sales grow low- to mid-single digits in the second quarter ended June 30, while depletions grew 4% ytd. Overall bourbon grew at a low-single digit rate, helped by promotions and a strong performance for Jim Beam in the US. Red Stag, Jim Beam Black and Jim Beam Rye all contributed to share gains in the US. Meanwhile, Maker's Mark experienced "solid growth" and Knob Creek grew at a double digit rate.As for