With the DistillationS by Bache-Gabrielsen range, the cognac house seeks to reveal different spirits from varied origins with a touch of their own savoir-faire. After the American Oak Whisky released in 2017, Bache-Gabrielsen unveils the second opus in the range, in collaboration with Audemus Spirits : an Aquavit. Aquavit is a traditional Scandinavian product par excellence. Born fromContinue reading “Maison Bache-Gabrielsen Reconnects With Its Roots And Launches The First Aquavit Produced In Cognac!”
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The Glenlivet Explores New Frontiers With Launch Of Cognac Cask Finish Expression
The Glenlivet is set to re-assert its credentials as the definitive Single Malt Scotch whisky with the release of a contemporary new expression; Captain’s Reserve, a Single Malt selectively finished in high-quality Cognac casks. The launch is set to push the boundaries of modern Scotch through its distinctive cask combination. Captain’s Reserve is the resultContinue reading “The Glenlivet Explores New Frontiers With Launch Of Cognac Cask Finish Expression”
Martell Launches Martell VS Single Distillery With Packaging Design By Nude Brand Creation
Iconic cognac house Martell unveiled Martell VS Single Distillery, a cognac from a single distillation source, with design by Nude Brand Creation. The packaging design highlights elements of the product story to provide differentiation within the category and help consumers to better understand what makes it special. Pioneering spirit A pioneer amongst cognac houses, MartellContinue reading “Martell Launches Martell VS Single Distillery With Packaging Design By Nude Brand Creation”
The BEAT Society Takes Refuge In Manchester
The Pernod Ricard BEAT Society rolled into Manchester this week with its 6 strong team of some of the UK’s influential and engaging industry figures taking over the new Refuge bar and restaurant in the city centre. Concentrating on seven categories, the likes of Phil Huckle (UK Brand Ambassador Chivas Regal), Liam Sparks (IrishContinue reading “The BEAT Society Takes Refuge In Manchester”
Sauvelle
I do love a good vodka. I’ve worked with several over the years, but I’m always on the look out for a vodka that takes the vodka category and shakes it like a mad man. Sauvelle, I believe, had done just that. It may be because I’m a sucker for marketing and creativity (it isContinue reading “Sauvelle”
Martell Cordon Bleu Redesigned To Celebrate 300-Year Anniversary
French cognac house Martell has launched a redesign of its iconic Martell Cordon Bleu cognac, featuring design by London agency Nude Brand Creation. The cognac house celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2015, and for Nude Brand Creation it was a privilege to be asked to honour Martell Cordon Bleu’s proud and unmatched heritage. An IllustriousContinue reading “Martell Cordon Bleu Redesigned To Celebrate 300-Year Anniversary”
An Exceptional Trilogy Of Vintages – The New Multimillesime From Cognac Frapin
Cognac Frapin has released the latest in its award-winning ‘Multimillésime” series; the sixth of the ‘Treasures of Chateau Fontpinot‘ limited edition blends. Patrice Piveteau, Frapin’s cellar master, has skilfully combined the characters of the exceptional 1986, 1988 and 1991 vintages of these Grande Champagne premier crus to produce Multimillésime No. 6. The collection began in 2008Continue reading “An Exceptional Trilogy Of Vintages – The New Multimillesime From Cognac Frapin”
Pigalle Tasting Notes
Pigalle vodka came across my radar in the past week or so, with intrigue from their bottle design capturing my eye. I received one of five different bottle labels, with mine symbolising Paris with the use of a red light glowing from a lamp post, with the Eiffel Tower in the background. Being a FrenchContinue reading “Pigalle Tasting Notes”
Rémy Martin Announces Sponsorship of GQ Men of the Year Awards 2013
It’s all about the R&G this year as Rémy becomes the drink of choice at the GQ magazine’s annual awards ceremony this 3rd September 2013 Rémy Martin, the iconic cognac, is excited to announce that it will be the lead spirits sponsor at the GQ Men of the YearAwards on 3rd September 2013. Serving theContinue reading “Rémy Martin Announces Sponsorship of GQ Men of the Year Awards 2013”
Hine Tasting Notes
Continuing my theme of cognacs that seems to have taken shape lately, I’ve come across another rather well-known brand by the name of HINE. Dating back to 1550, the Hine family lived in Beaminster, Dorset, on the south coast of England, but it was the 18th century that the cognac link started when Thomas Hine decidedContinue reading “Hine Tasting Notes”
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