Over the summer, WSD broke the news that Edrington Group would be ending its 26-year US distribution contract with Remy Cointreau USA in order to set up its own network in April 2014. The makers of The Macallan, Famous Grouse, Cutty Sark, Highland Park and Brugal Extra Dry Rum are quickly approaching that date. In order to get some insight on the company's progress, WSD recently spoke with Edrington USA chief Paul Ross in his New York office. Below is Paul's take in Scotch whisky trends, their brand's positions in the market and where they're going from here.