Jack Makes a Comeback

Brown Forman had a strong second quarter and first half despite economic challenges, with improved performance from Southern Comfort and high-single digit depletion growth from Jack Daniel’s. Chairman Paul Varga said the company’s successful quarter shows that premium wine and spirits are an affordable luxury in both good times and bad, and the company is “cautiously optimistic that consumers will continue to treat themselves.”“In an environment like this it’s hard for anyone to feel great, but we do believe we