The Père Magloire National Calvados Week, in association with UK creator Emporia Brands, returns Monday 16th October 2016 until the Sunday 22nd October 2017, taking place within bars and retailers across the UK, including London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow and Edinburgh. For some, Normandy’s lush green pastures reach their ultimate expression in the region’s famed cheesesContinue reading “National Calvados Week Returns For 2017”
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Swedish Whisky Fans In For A Treat With Exclusive Release From The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Whisky fans in Sweden are in for a treat this month as The Scotch Malt Whisky Society [www.smws.com] (SMWS) releases an exclusive single cask malt available only to Swedish spirits enthusiasts. The 10-year-old ‘Burning scarecrows by the sea’, from the Society’s Peated flavour profile, goes on sale on Thursday 12 October on the Society’s onlineContinue reading “Swedish Whisky Fans In For A Treat With Exclusive Release From The Scotch Malt Whisky Society”
The Glenlivet Launches Campaign To Celebrate Life’s Definitive Moments
The Glenlivet is launching its most ambitious campaign to date to celebrate its role as the definitive Speyside Single Malt in the Scotch Whisky category. Aptly named The Whisky, The Glenlivet, the global integrated campaign will give the brand a modern and contemporary feel. The Whisky, The Glenlivet is an evolution from the brand’s heritageContinue reading “The Glenlivet Launches Campaign To Celebrate Life’s Definitive Moments”
Havana Club Launches Cocktail Boomerang To Raise Money For People In Areas Affected By Natural Disasters
Havana Club is calling on bartenders around the world to join a global Cocktail Boomerang on Saturday 7th October to celebrate ‘Día del Cantinero’ (Day of the Bartender) in recognition of the skills of the bartending profession. Meimi Sanchez, Global Brand Ambassador for Havana Club, is calling bartenders to participate in the campaign and askingContinue reading “Havana Club Launches Cocktail Boomerang To Raise Money For People In Areas Affected By Natural Disasters”
Two Irish Traditions Collaborate To Produce Irish Whiskey With A Californian Twist
Irish Distillers proudly unveils Green Spot Chateau Montelena, the first Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey to be finished in French oak Zinfandel wine casks. Matured until the combination of wine, whiskey and oak has reached the perfect balance, this new release is the second in the Wine Geese series of Green Spot Single Pot StillContinue reading “Two Irish Traditions Collaborate To Produce Irish Whiskey With A Californian Twist”
Bartenders Challenged To Design 2018 Fernet-Branca Coin
Classic Italian herbal spirit Fernet-Branca is inviting bartenders to submit designs for the UK’s 2018 Fernet-Branca Challenge Coin. Distributor Hi-Spirits has set the challenge, with a theme for the design of “what makes the UK bar scene so great?” A shortlist of coin designs will be voted on by the industry, and the winning designContinue reading “Bartenders Challenged To Design 2018 Fernet-Branca Coin”
A New Era for Luxury Midleton Irish Whiskey
Irish Distillers has signalled a new era for luxury Irish whiskey with the launch of the Midleton Very Rare Cask Circle, a private members club offering individuals the opportunity to obtain their own personal Irish Whiskey. The launch of the Midleton Cask Circle coincides with the release of Midleton Very Rare Vintage 2017, the 34thContinue reading “A New Era for Luxury Midleton Irish Whiskey”
William Grant & Sons Appoint John Wayte As Monkey Shoulder UK Brand Ambassador
Independent family distillers, William Grant & Sons UK has today confirmed that John Wayte will take on the role of UK brand ambassador for Monkey Shoulder. As the face of the UK’s most exciting Scotch whisky, John’s role will see him support Monkey Shoulder’s continued growth and take it to a wider audience than everContinue reading “William Grant & Sons Appoint John Wayte As Monkey Shoulder UK Brand Ambassador”
One Of The World’s Rarest Whiskies Sells At Auction
One of the world’s most sought-after and rarest Single Malt Scotch Whiskies has been sold at auction for an impressive £9,375 – nearly double the price estimate. The 1981 Port Ellen went under the hammer at Bonhams’ Whisky Sale in Edinburgh, Scotland today (4 October 2017) and was purchased by an unnamed buyer. As theContinue reading “One Of The World’s Rarest Whiskies Sells At Auction”
Walsh Whiskey Distillery Releases Super Premium 2017 Vintage
Walsh Whiskey Distillery has released its 2017 vintage of The Irishman Cask Strength at TFWA in Cannes where the company’s new Commercial Director, John Kelly is representing Walsh Whiskey for the first time with Global Sales Manager, Shane Fitzharris. The release is very limited with 3,510 bottles available in select global markets and travel retail.Continue reading “Walsh Whiskey Distillery Releases Super Premium 2017 Vintage”
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