8 Feathers Platinum Blonde Single Barrel Straight Whiskey 60%-ABV 750ml.
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29 September 2017
28 September 2017
Pittsburgh Distilling Wigle Singe Barrel Straight Bourbon
Pittsburgh Distilling Wigle Singe Barrel Straight Bourbon 50%-ABV, 750ml.
26 September 2017
25 September 2017
Johnnie Walker Releases Whisky Of The Future, Inspired By Blade Runner 2049
NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2017 Johnnie Walker is excited to announce the official release of Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director's Cut – a limited-edition whisky developed in collaboration with visionary Blade Runner 2049director Denis Villeneuve and Johnnie Walker Master Blender Jim Beveridge. The new blend comes thirty-five years after Johnnie Walker Black Label appeared in the original Blade Runner film as an iconic whisky of the future.
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8174551-johnnie-walker-whisky-blade-runner-2049
The unique, custom blend and the futuristic bottle were created in partnership with Blade Runner 2049, opening in theaters October 6. Both showcase Johnnie Walker's commitment to progress and Alcon Entertainment's dedication to maintaining the legacy of the original sci-fi classic. Fans first saw a peek of the new bottle at Alcon Entertainment's Blade Runner 2049 Experience presented by Johnnie Walker at San Diego Comic-Con. The bottle will also appear in the new film.
To celebrate the promotional collaboration surrounding the film, Johnnie Walker has released four digital vignettes featuring Villeneuve, who discusses the project. "Like many fans, I remember the Johnnie Walker bottle from the first film, so it was a unique privilege to collaborate with Johnnie Walker on designing a totally original, custom bottle for the new movie," he says. "It was also a once-in-a-lifetime experience to help create the limited-edition Director's Cut blend, which perfectly captures the complex and mysterious world of Blade Runner 2049."
Beveridge noted, "What we have created in Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director's Cut is something really special that fans will be able to relate to and whisky drinkers will love. I was truly inspired by Villeneuve's artistic vision for Blade Runner 2049 and how it could come to life in this new blend. I learned that filmmaking is much like blending--you have to constantly be committed to creating the best possible outcome. Johnnie Walker blending tradition dates back to 1820 and I'm honored to carry on the legacy and collective memory of our other past blenders to ensure that the same whisky enjoyed today can be enjoyed responsibly in 2049."
Johnnie Walker has created a series of cocktail videos featuring five innovative Blade Runner 2049-inspired cocktails: The Deckard; Ode to Dreams; Penicillin 2049; Quest; and Ahara. These custom cocktails are prepared by some of the country's leading bartenders, including Ezra Star and Tenzin Samdo of Boston and Sam Anderson of New York City, giving fans a taste of the upcoming film.
Only 39,000 bottles of Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director's Cut have been produced and will be available in select countries around the world while supplies last. The rich, smooth blend has aromatic and vanilla flavors, with clouds of smokiness and will be bottled at 49% ABV - a nod to the futuristic period in which Blade Runner 2049 is set.
Whatever the century, whatever the universe, Johnnie Walker's commitment to the spirit of human progress endures. As we toast to the future, the makers of Johnnie Walker remind you to enjoy your whisky responsibly.
Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director's Cut is available for Blade Runner fans in the US and other select countries with an SRP from $89.99. Prices may vary.
About Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director's Cut
Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director's Cut is a new, experimental Scotch Whisky created by Master Blender Jim Beveridge in collaboration with visionary filmmaker Denis Villeneuve. The limited-edition blend is inspired by Villeneuve's hugely anticipated film Blade Runner 2049 and is housed in a unique and futuristic bottle.
Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director's Cut is a dark, rich, smooth blend, with sweet fruity vanilla flavours and clouds of smokiness. It is bottled at 49% ABV both for added intensity and as a nod to the futuristic period in which Blade Runner 2049 is set.
About Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker is the world's number one Scotch Whisky brand, enjoyed by people in over 180 countries around the world. Since the time of its founder, John Walker, those who blend its whiskies have pursued flavour and quality above else.
Six generations of skilled Master Blenders have pioneered and crafted bold new flavours that have transformed a small Scottish grocery store business, founded in 1820, into an international whisky business selling stylish, authentic, and iconic blends.
Today's range of award-winning whiskies includes Johnnie Walker Red Label, Black Label, Double Black, Green Label, Gold Label Reserve, Aged 18 Years and Blue Label. Together they account for nearly 19 million cases sold annually (IWSR, 2016), making Johnnie Walker the most popular Scotch Whisky brand in the world.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan's and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff and Cîroc vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.
Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.
About Blade Runner 2049:
From Oscar-nominated director Denis Villeneuve (Arrival) comes Alcon Entertainment's science fiction thriller Blade Runner 2049, the much-anticipated sequel to the acclaimed sci-fi film Blade Runner.
Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.
The film stars Oscar nominees Ryan Gosling (La La Land) as K, and Harrison Ford (Witness, the Star Wars films), reprising the role of Rick Deckard. The international cast also includes Ana de Armas (War Dogs), Sylvia Hoeks (Renegades), Robin Wright (Wonder Woman), Mackenzie Davis (Halt and Catch Fire), Carla Juri (Brimstone), and Lennie James (The Walking Dead), with Dave Bautista (the Guardians of the Galaxy films) and Oscar winner Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club).
Blade Runner 2049 was produced by Oscar nominees Andrew A. Kosove & Broderick Johnson (The Blind Side) and Bud Yorkin & Cynthia Yorkin. Ridley Scott, who directed the first Blade Runner, served as an executive producer, together with Tim Gamble, Frank Giustra, Yale Badick, Val Hill and Bill Carraro. Villeneuve directed the film from a screenplay by Hampton Fancher and Michael Green, story by Fancher, based on characters from the novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick.
Opening on October 6, 2017, in 2D and 3D in select theaters and IMAX, "Blade Runner 2049" is a presentation of Alcon Entertainment and will be distributed domestically by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and internationally by Sony Pictures Entertainment.
About Sony Pictures Entertainment:
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., which is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. SPE's Motion Picture Group includes film labels Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Animation, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com.
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Blade Runner 2049 © 2017 Alcon, WBEI and CTMG. All Rights Reserved. Rated R.
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23 September 2017
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20 September 2017
Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey's "Beauty of Blend" Campaign Makes Global Debut in the U.S.
Tullamore D.E.W.'s "Beauty of Blend" campaign references the unique triple blend of pot still, malt and grain whiskeys that make up Tullamore D.E.W. Original. Triple distilled and triple blended for sweetness and strength, Tullamore D.E.W. was the first and remains one of the few Irish whiskeys to pioneer this blend of three, which results in a smoother Irish whiskey with an added complexity.
Following Tullamore D.E.W.'s award winning 2013 short film, "The Parting Glass," the "Beauty of Blend" campaign launches with a new film entitled "Danny Boy." The new content was created by New York agency Opperman Weiss and directed by Laurence Dunmore who also collaborated on "The Parting Glass." "Danny Boy" implicitly celebrates cultural diversity in a way that is aspirational, authentically Irish and distinctly sociable.
"Tullamore D.E.W. is built on blend. It runs through every bottle of our original triple blend Irish whiskey. There are numerous examples in the worlds of food, music and beyond where something beautiful has been created because of the blending of different cultures or ideas, and we think that is worth celebrating," said Tullamore D.E.W. Global Brand Director Caspar MacRae. "'Beauty of Blend' celebrates our belief in the spirit of blend – from the original triple blend in our Irish whiskey to the blending of cultures, rooted in our historic association with Irish emigrants around the world."
"As the world's second largest Irish whiskey brand, Tullamore D.E.W. is proud of its heritage and blend of flavors, and wants to encourage our fans to explore their own unique blend and heritage," added John Quinn, Global Ambassador for Tullamore D.E.W. "Put simply, the campaign celebrates the unique spirit of the blend – in our whiskey and in our world."'
The 45 second television spot will air for 12 weeks over fall/winter in key markets including Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Ft Worth, Denver, Green Bay-Appleton, Madison, Milwaukee, Orlando-Daytona Beach, Tampa-St. Pete-Sarasota, Philadelphia, San Diego and Seattle. Late night television will be the focus including The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Late Night with Seth Myers and Saturday Night Live.
To celebrate the launch of "Beauty of Blend" and the fact that no-one is 100% from one place, Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey is partnering with MyHeritage DNA, the leading global destination for family history and DNA testing, to gift DNA kits to those interested in discovering their own unique blend of ethnicities and countries. The very special kits will be given away through a gifting program and the Tullamore D.E.W. social channels in the coming months.
Additionally, through the digital #IAMBLEND campaign, Tullamore D.E.W. will encourage people from around the world to share their personal blend stories through social media and via www.iamblend.com.
For more information about Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey and the "Beauty of Blend" campaign please visit www.tullamoredew.com or Tullamore D.E.W.'s social channels (Facebook: TullamoreDEW; Twitter, Instagram: @TullamoreDEWUS).
Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, 40% Alc./vol. (80 Proof) ©2017
Imported by William Grant & Sons Inc., New York, N.Y. Glasses up to Responsible Drinking.
About Tullamore D.E.W.
Tullamore D.E.W. is the second largest Irish whiskey in the world in the fastest growing category. With an intriguing smooth yet complex character, Tullamore D.E.W. is triple distilled, but is also a unique blend of all three types of Irish whiskeys; the pot still, malt and grain whiskeys. As a result, Tullamore D.E.W. is three times smoother with an added gentle complexity. Tullamore D.E.W. was the first and remains one of the few international Irish whiskeys to pioneer this blend of three.
Created in 1829, the brand's strong heritage started in Tullamore, a town in the heart of Ireland, and was fostered by the vision of an early founder Daniel E. Williams, whose initials live on the bottle to this day. In 2014, Tullamore D.E.W. was brought back to its roots with the opening of a new distillery in the town of Tullamore, which returned whiskey production to the town 60 years after the original distillery closed its doors.
About William Grant & Sons
William Grant & Sons Holdings Ltd. is an independent family-owned distiller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1887. Today, the global premium spirits company is run by the fifth generation of his family and distils some of the world's leading brands of Scotch whisky, including the world's most awarded single malt Glenfiddich®, The Balvenie® range of handcrafted single malts and the world's third largest blended Scotch, Grant's®, as well as other iconic spirits brands such as Hendrick's® Gin, Sailor Jerry® Spiced Rum, Tullamore D.E.W.® Irish Whiskey, Monkey Shoulder® Blended Malt Scotch Whisky and Drambuie® Scotch Liqueur.
William Grant & Sons has been honored as "Distiller of the Year" by the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition and International Spirits Challenge 11 times over the past 16 years, including the most recent award in 2016.
Founded in 1964, William Grant & Sons USA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of William Grant & Sons, Ltd. and features one of the fastest growing spirits portfolios in the USA with brands including Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendrick's Gin, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey, Drambuie, Milagro Tequila, Grant's, Hudson Whiskey, Gibson's Finest, Monkey Shoulder, Clan MacGregor, Reyka Vodka, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Montelobos Mezcal, Ancho Reyes, Flor de Caña Rum, The Knot and Raynal French Brandy. For more information on the company and its brands, please visit www.grantusa.com.
Patrón Tequila Unveils 'The Patrón Experience,' One of the First Brands to Create a Hand-Held Augmented Reality Innovation
"The Patrón Experience" distinguishes Patrón as one of the first brands to make full use of this advancement in augmented reality technology, leveraging the unique capabilities of iOS 11 and the A11 Bionic Neural engine. This technology brings consumers to the grounds of the Patrón Hacienda and offers an in-depth look at Patrón's range of handcrafted, ultra-premium tequilas; including Patrón Silver, Patrón Reposado, Patrón Añejo, and the newly-released Patrón Extra Añejo – the first extension to the brand's core tequila range in 25 years and the longest-aged expression in the line. The addition of Patrón Extra Añejo signals an evolution in the palates of tequila consumers globally, as aged tequila styles now rival those of the world's finest bourbons, scotches and cognacs. The AR experience brought to life around each tequila, communicates these nuances to consumers while igniting augmented reality to blur the lines between our ordinary world and the beautiful Mexican landscape, evocative of Patrón's home in the Highlands of Jalisco.
"With this platform, we are once again rewriting the rules for how consumers engage with ultra-premium spirits, and providing a new, highly interactive educational tool for them to learn about what they're drinking," said Lee Applbaum, Patrón's Global Chief Marketing Officer. "Our goal with any technology we develop is to further elevate the way consumers interact with Patrón. Innovative technology for us is a means to an end as opposed to an end in and of itself, and this is philosophically very important as we are constantly evaluating a range of new ideas and technologies. With this project specifically, we wanted to break down the barriers of physical space between consumers and the Patrón Hacienda, and also offer a transparent window into our products - from the way we harvest agave to how we craft the liquid in each bottle."
The journey begins when users download and launch "The Patrón Experience" from the Apple App Store, where they'll encounter a single Weber Blue Agave plant. By planting the agave in its "field" (any flat surface viewable through the phone's camera system), they trigger a flourishing landscape of agave, lush greenery, and a lifelike model of the Patrón Hacienda where Patrón Tequila is produced and bottled. As the experience unfolds, consumers encounter life-size bottles of Patrón expressions accompanied by a bartender vignette. With a tap on the phone, the bartender provides a guided explanation of the tasting notes and barrel aging process (where applicable) for each featured product, while ARKit's unique ability to sense and respond to the user's environment creates an immersive and dynamic view, blending the physical and digital worlds.
Patrón, known for pioneering the ultra-premium tequila category, is no stranger to experiential marketing and education. Always seeking to connect tequila and those who enjoy it, Patrón was one of the first brands to create an immersive virtual reality journey with the "Art of Patrón Virtual Reality Experience," in 2015. Simultaneously, Patrón developed cutting-edge, voice-enabled technology to make its "Cocktail Lab" library of recipes more accessible to consumers through a custom skill in the Alexa app on Amazon Echo. This development has since evolved to "Bot-Tender," an Artificial Intelligence-powered cocktail recommendation chatbot available through Twitter Direct Message, Facebook Messenger, and patrontequila.com.
"Virtual reality allowed us to bring consumers to Hacienda Patrón, and voice-enabled technology gave consumers easy access to hundreds of unique and inventive Patrón cocktail recipes. This new and emerging augmented reality tool will now enable consumers to truly make the experience at Hacienda Patrón their own using hardware they already have, with sights, sounds and interesting information directly from our home in Mexico," shared Applbaum. "We look forward to evolving with this technology as it grows and becomes a fixture in our ever-changing, technology-driven lifestyle."
About Patrón Tequila
From hand-harvesting the highest-quality 100 percent Weber Blue Agave, to the traditional, time-honored distillation process and individual labeling, numbering, and inspection of each bottle, Patrón tequila is crafted with meticulous precision and care. Though Patrón has grown to become one of the most-recognized and respected luxury spirits brands in the world, it is still exclusively produced in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, in the same small batches and with the same commitment to quality and craftsmanship. For more information about Patrón tequilas and liqueurs, please visit www.patrontequila.com.
19 September 2017
New Holland Spirits Set To Release New Brand: Beer Barrel Rye
New Holland Spirits will be launching its first ever beer barrel finished rye whiskey called Beer Barrel Rye. Beer Barrel Rye is an American rye whiskey twice-distilled and aged in new American oak barrels before finishing in Dragon’s Milk stout barrels. The spirit is bottled at 88 proof and has an aroma of vanilla and allspice which leads to flavors of honey and almond, before a lingering spicy finish.
Beer Barrel Rye is closely related to New Holland’s number one selling whiskey brand, Beer Barrel Bourbon, first released back in October, 2012. Beer Barrel Bourbon is bourbon first aged in new American oak then followed by a rest in Dragons Milk stout barrels as well.
“We are extremely excited to get Beer Barrel Rye in the market,” says Shaun McLarty, Head Distiller “We have been working on this project for well over two years and we can finally give it to the public! As Beer Barrel Bourbon’s ‘Big Brother’, Beer Barrel Rye is a smooth whiskey with a flavor profile that is very full, completely unique and drinks easily at 88 proof.”
The new brand will be on shelves starting October 1, 2017 and will be a limited release brand for the remainder of the year.
About New Holland Spirits
In early 2002, New Holland Brewing Co-Founder & President, Brett VanderKamp visited the Puerto Rico with the intention of enjoying sun, sand and waves. Instead, he found world-class rum, and a lifelong obsession with fine craft spirits was born. He returned to Holland, MI with a mission; to create spirits that live up to his artful way of life and to share them with the world.
Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Port Cask Matured
Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Port Cask Matured (Distilled 1989 and bottles 2013 --50.8% ABV.
15 September 2017
Clyde May's Whiskey Announces Alabama Distillery
"We continuously market our Clyde May's brand in the spirit of our founder, Clyde May," said Roy Danis, president and CEO, Conecuh Ridge Distillery. "His values of quality, integrity and craftsmanship are the building blocks of our company today."
Today, the governor of Alabama, Kay Ivey, joined Troy mayor Jason Reeves, Clyde May's CEO Roy Danis, members of the Mays family and an assemblage of distinguished Alabama representatives at a ceremony in Troy to formally announce the distillery.
The Clyde May's distillery is the culmination of a journey begun by famed moonshiner and bootlegger Clyde May in the 1940s. Clyde May's Whiskey has evolved steadily from its local origins; it is now a national brand, the Official State Spirit of Alabama, ranked among the top 50 American whiskeys and one of the fastest-growing whiskey brands in America today.
About Clyde May's
Clyde May's Whiskey, produced by Conecuh Ridge distillers, LLC was created by Clyde May, an Alabama farmer and war hero, in the late 1940s. Clyde lived in Alabama's Conecuh Ridge and was a moonshiner by trade but a craftsman by heart. Using copper stills, fresh Alabama spring water and the finest local grains, he vowed to make the best whiskey Alabama had ever tasted. Clyde aged in charred oak barrels and experimented with grains, stills, and processes until he perfected his own unique finish–Alabama Style. He added oven-dried apples to his barrels and the resulting hint of apple made his whiskey particularly smooth. That smoothness is what sets Clyde May's apart. Clyde eventually paid the price for his passion, spending eight months in a federal penitentiary. Undaunted, he set up a new still the same day he was released. In 2001, Clyde's son recreated his father's famous recipe and began legally distilling his father's brand while maintaining the same traditions that made his father's whiskey famous. Clyde May's Whiskey is the Official State Spirit of Alabama.
JJ Neukomm Spirits Of St. Louis Private Barrel Selection
JJ Neukomm Spirits Of St. Louis Private Barrel Selection 750ml bottle, 58% ABV.
14 September 2017
The Macallan - 1977 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
13 September 2017
George Remus® Bourbon Releases Repeal Reserve
Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon is a high rye style that allows the distillery team to experiment with their various mash bills and reserves of aged bourbon. This limited release is a medley of two mash bills from 2005/2006. The bourbon is comprised of 50%, 2005 Bourbon (21% Rye); 15%, 2006 Bourbon (36% Rye); and 35%, 2006 Bourbon (21% Rye), bottled at 94 proof. Years of fine barrel aging result in distinct maturity, and expert blending by the distillery team creates layers of complexity.
"Remus Repeal Reserve is our most complex release to-date, and you can taste it in the glass," says Andrew Mansinne, Vice President of Brands, MGP Ingredients. "It starts out on the palate with sweet, buttery toffee, and gives way to spicier rye, raisin and fig, and then comes back full circle. That layering of flavors stems from the talent of our distillery team to weave multiple mash bills into a beautifully smooth style intended for sipping and pure pleasure."
Remus Repeal Reserve is packaged in an art deco bottle that looms large as a fitting reminder of the bold and memorable times that shaped the George Remus legacy. This bourbon retails for a suggested $74.99 per 750-ml bottle and will be available in limited quantities as of November 13 throughout the George Remus distribution network in Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin. For more information, including samples and upcoming events, please contact Helen Gregory, helen@gregorywhitepr.com or Ian Shea-Cahir, ian@gregorywhitepr.com.
About George Remus® Bourbon
George Remus®, a bourbon brand named after the legendary "King of the Bootleggers," is crafted by MGP Ingredients in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, in its 170-year-old distillery. George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey (suggested retail price: $44.99 per 750-ml bottle) is a blend of bourbon whiskies, aged over four years, with a hint of vanilla, a maple aroma, and a sweet-yet-characteristic rye flavor. Remus Repeal Reserve will debut on November 13, 2017, and is a limited, high rye medley with over a decade of barrel aging and layers of complex flavor from sweet toffee to spicier rye, raisin and fig. George Remus Bourbon is distributed in Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin. Learn more: GeorgeRemus.com @GeorgeRemus (Twitter) @GeorgeRemusBourbon (Facebook and Instagram)
G. Remus Distilling Co., Lawrenceburg, IN, 47% ABV. Be Legendary. Sip Responsibly.
12 September 2017
The House Of Suntory Whisky Proudly Introduces The Yamazaki® Mizunara Cask 2017 Edition™
From the House of Suntory Whisky
The Mizunara cask is a perfect expression of "Tsukuriwake" – the art of diversity in whisky making. Diverse grain types, as well as fermentation, distillation and maturation techniques, underpin Suntory's legendary Art of Blending. This diversity enables Suntory to produce more than 100 different malt and grain whiskies at the Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries and allows Suntory complete self-sufficiency in the creation of its blends.
It is at Yamazaki, Japan's oldest malt whisky distillery and the House of Suntory's soulplace, where the art of "Tsukuriwake" is pushed the furthest. Built in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the founding father of Japanese Whisky, Yamazaki produces a wide variety of malt whiskies. Only Yamazaki whiskies—and only a few—have had the privilege of maturing in Mizunara casks, creating one of the most uniquely flavored and distinctly Japanese whiskies in the world.
For Suntory's fourth Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo, every creation is a new journey to achieve the exquisite balance of subtlety, refinement and complexity that is the hallmark of all Suntory whiskies. In his pursuit of true "Mizunara-ness," he tasted a few hundred Mizunara whiskies and made selections with varying ages, from 18 years old and beyond. A very small portion exceed even 50 years of maturation, which give this limited edition an incomparable depth and a flavor that lingers long after the liquid has passed the lips.
Fukuyo knew from the start that the Yamazaki Mizunara 2017 Edition was not intended for a familiar, relaxing moment. He wanted this uniquely Japanese whisky to be dramatic and unforgettable:
"I wanted to reveal the whisky's soul that is the Art of Mizunara—a heightened sense and awakened palate engaged through aromas and flavors never known before. Encountering it should be a moment of epiphany."
Pioneering the Mizunara Cask
It is said that in the early 1940s, Suntory's blenders began small scale experiments with Mizunara. But it wasn't until the end of World War II, when it became difficult to import wood, that Suntory truly focused on mastering the homegrown Mizunara cask.
Although only found in a few regions within Japan, it wasn't Mizunara's rarity that presented the greatest challenge to cask makers. It was the hard, permeable nature of the wood. The name Mizunara comes from the tree's high moisture content – in Japanese "mizu" means water and "nara" means oak. Its permeable character is less than ideal for cask making since liquid can easily seep through the wood. And because Mizunara is a hardwood, it can be difficult to shape and join with the precision needed to prevent leaks.
Through great perseverance, Suntory's craftsmen mastered the art of Mizunara cask-making by learning how to identify the right trees to make perfectly true casks. Although rarer, Suntory's cask makers found that straight grain trees are less permeable. Trees suitable for cask making must have grown perfectly straight and have a diameter of at least 27.5 inches. They also tend to be far older than trees used in other casks.
In keeping with Suntory's deep respect for the environment, trees are only cut if their removal will not jeopardize the health of the forest.
Taste Blessed by The Passage of Time
Throughout their long history using Mizunara casks, Suntory's blenders have observed that age is the key to unlocking the signature taste of Mizunara whisky. A long maturation period reveals the distinctive spiciness and incense-like flavor of sandalwood and aloe wood that Suntory considers as the quintessential "Mizunara-ness."
With many other cask types, whisky usually reaches a maturation peak at some point. But even at 50 years and beyond, the top-note and after-taste aromas of Mizunara whiskies are generally still improving. This unique ability to support long-term aging affords endless opportunities to experience the evolution and refinement of Mizunara whiskies over time.
Tasting Notes
Color: Amber
Nose: Rich and elegant fragrance, aloe wood, cinnamon
Palate: Condensed sweetness, silky texture, dry fruits, coconut, orange marmalade
Finish: Distinctive spiciness lingers with Japanese incense, aloe wood, cinnamon and tartness
Yamazaki Mizunara Cask 2017 Edition is presented at 48% alcohol by volume (96 proof) with a suggested retail price of $1,000.00 (750ml). The bottle label is 100% handcrafted mulberry Echizen paper produced via a slow process of drying on wood boards (a traditional Japanese method). The wood box that encloses the bottle is made of cask material used in the aging of Suntory whisky.
ABOUT SUNTORY WHISKY
Suntory was established in 1899 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Since 1923, as the pioneer of Japanese whisky, Suntory Whisky has been renowned for its House of Master Blenders and for their Art of Blending. The founding father of Japanese whisky, Shinjiro Torii, built Japan's first malt whisky distillery in Yamazaki, near Kyoto—a region known for the purity of its water, where the traditional Japanese tea ceremony was born. Torii dreamt of creating an authentically Japanese whisky by choosing a terrain and climate completely different to that of Scotland, thereby cultivating unique conditions for maturation.
In 1972, Torii's son Keizo Saji, Suntory's second master blender, built the Chita grain distillery near Nagoya to produce more of their own high-quality grain whiskies. In 1973, Saji founded the Hakushu distillery amidst the deep forests of Mt. Kaikomagatake in the Japanese Southern Alps. Its high altitude and lush environment is what differentiates Hakushu from other distilleries.
With three distilleries and a great diversity in whisky making (different still shapes, five types of cask, and three varieties of wood), Suntory produces over 100 malt and grain whiskies which amounts to the whole of Scotland's production.
With respect to heritage and a commitment to innovation, third generation master Blender Shingo Torii, and grandson of Shinjiro, now leads this most highly awarded House of Japanese Whisky. Today the House of Suntory Whisky has been named four-time Distiller of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge in London, UK (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014).
Suntory Whiskies are subtle, refined and complex. The portfolio includes two single malt whiskies: Yamazaki – Japan'sN°1 Single Malt, multi-layered and profound, Hakushu – verdant, fresh, and delicately smoky; and two blends: the noble blend, Hibiki – Japan's most highly awarded blended whisky and Suntory Whisky Toki – ideal for Japanese highballs.
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As the world's third largest premium spirits company, Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits Brands that Stir the World. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company's brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Maker's Mark bourbon brands and Suntory whisky Kakubin, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek bourbon, Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki Japanese whiskies, Teacher's, Laphroaig, and Bowmore Scotch whiskies, Canadian Club whisky, Courvoisier cognac, Hornitos and Sauza tequila, EFFEN and Pinnacle vodka, Sipsmith gin, and Midori liqueur.
Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and commitment to Growing for Good. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com and www.drinksmart.com.
Widow Jane Straight Bourbon Whiskey 12-Year
Jane Straight Bourbon Whiskey 12-Year 49.5%-AbV/99 proof
11 September 2017
Jim Beam Declares Bourbon Industry's Top Pitmaster At "The Great Distillery BBQ Cook-off"
"Here in Kentucky, our bourbon is the world's finest," said Fred Noe, seventh generation Jim Beam Master Distiller. "But our barbecue is also a force to be reckoned with. That's why we decided to make history with an industry throwdown. It was big and bold – just like the whiskies my family has been making for more than 220 years."
Nine four-person cook teams, representing The Bardstown Bourbon Company, Barton Brands, Independent Stave Company, Jim Beam Distillery and Wild Turkey Distillery, competed in ribeye, St. Louis-style ribs and chicken legs. Teams smoked, sauced and seared their way through the day as a prestigious panel of certified barbecue judges and select master distillers determined winners based on overall presentation, taste and tenderness.
Fred Minnick, bourbon expert and author, helped declare "The Smoking Barrel Boys" of The Independent Stave Company with the grand champion prize – bragging rights and a Deep South GC28 Smoker for future team use. Winners in individual categories included:
- Ribeye – "The Boston Butts" – Jim Beam Booker Noe Plant
- St. Louis-style ribs – "The Clermont Grillers" – Jim Beam Clermont Plant
- Chicken legs – "The Smoking Barrel Boys" – The Independent Stave Company
"These teams stepped away from their day jobs and poured their hearts and souls into this barbecue competition," added Noe. "It may have been an amateur competition, but these teams were on fire. And the camaraderie we distillers have forged over the years remained."
The competition not only celebrated America's native spirit, but also supported Operation BBQ Relief, a nonprofit consisting of volunteers from competition barbecue teams who provide hot meals to displaced families and emergency personnel in areas impacted by natural disasters. The organization is currently deployed in Texas and soon Floridaproviding relief to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Celebrate America's Native Spirit with Jim Beam
The spirit of National Bourbon Heritage Month continues at the Jim Beam American Stillhouse and Jim Beam Urban Stillhouse in downtown Louisville throughout the month of September. Bourbon fans from around the world can visit either visitor center to learn more about the bold, rich flavors of Beam's award-winning whiskey portfolio, plus enjoy a variety of specialty programs and events including the celebrated Jim Beam Day at the Jim Beam American Stillhouse on Friday, September 15. The day includes bourbon-inspired fare from the on-site café, Fred's Smokehouse, complimentary bourbon schwag, music and more.
More information about the Jim Beam Urban Stillhouse and the Jim Beam American Stillhouse, visit www.JimBeam.com or Facebook and Twitter.
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10 September 2017
Jim Beam 2017 Season Edition Official Bourbon Of The Boston Red Sox
Jim Beam 2017 Season Edition Official Bourbon Of The Boston Red Sox
08 September 2017
Crown Royal Kicks Off Football Season by Reminding Fans to Drink in Moderation and "Hydrate Generously"
Whether at home or in-stadium, consuming alcohol can be a core part of the overall fan experience, with more than 80 percent of adult tailgaters saying they enjoy two or more alcoholic beverages before heading into a game1. Consistent with its long-standing commitment to responsibility, Crown Royal, one of America's best-selling and most-loved whiskies, is using the megaphone of America's #1 sport to put responsible drinking at the center of the conversation.
Crown Royal debuted its "Hydrate Generously" campaign with a nationally televised 30-second advertisement during the first game of the season last night, with repeat airings scheduled throughout the year. In a cinematic sports-doc style, the spot introduces the Water B.O.Y.S. (Beverage Offsetters at Your Service), Crown Royal's real-life squad of hydration specialists who tackle the important job of reminding fans and spectators to moderate their game day consumption and drink water between drinks – at the tailgate, in the bar and in the stands.
"Pro football is America's favorite sport, the most-viewed programming on TV and one of the top occasions for responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages," said Sophie Kelly, Senior Vice President of North American Whiskeys at Diageo. "With so many fans paying attention, we saw an opportunity to do something that no brand has done before and take our longstanding social responsibility commitment to the masses, reminding fans to celebrate in moderation in a way that's rooted in the energy, spirit and intensity of the game itself."
As a brand built on giving back to local communities with everything it does, Crown Royal will further elevate "Hydrate Generously" through a partnership with Waterboys.org, a charitable organization within the Chris Long Foundation. To date, the organization has funded 24 life-sustaining water wells for East African communities. Crown Royal will help fund the organization's 25th and 26th wells by donating $45,000 to kick off the season, and by rallying fans to help raise another $45,000 by donating one dollar for every use of #HydrateGenerously and for every bottle distributed by the Crown Royal Water B.O.Y.S. throughout the season. This upholds the brand's long-standing commitment to charitable initiatives, with in-kind and monetary donations totaling more than $1 million since 2010.
"We are honored to partner with Crown Royal on the "Hydrate Generously" campaign to bring clean water to communities in desperate need," said Waterboys director, Nicole Woodie. "This partnership exemplifies the uniting power of sports by drawing football fans together to get two more Waterboys wells funded and impact the lives of over 10,000 people. We hope when fans drink responsibly they will also be inspired to live generously by getting involved with the Waterboys' mission."
The "Hydrate Generously" initiative stretches far beyond TV, as squads of real-life Water B.O.Y.S. will be distributing water at stadiums, tailgates, sports bars and in rideshare vehicles throughout the season. In collaboration with several of the brand's dozen-plus pro football team partners, they'll deliver thousands of water bottles to fans along with a pep talk to enjoy the game sensibly.
As an industry leader for decades, Crown Royal, and its parent company Diageo, has pioneered a number of social responsibility campaigns across professional sports leagues – including basketball, motorsports, horseracing, football, hockey and rodeo – that promote awareness and education about responsible drinking. These programs include designated driver events and public service announcements featuring star athletes, free taxi cab vouchers from high-profile events and safe transportation through unique ride-sharing programs.
Crown Royal believes the road to royalty is paved with integrity and responsibility. The "Hydrate Generously" initiative is part of Crown Royal's ongoing "Live Generously and Life Will Treat You Royally" platform – which views a generous life as a life well-lived and committed to inspiring generosity in all of its forms. All activations and communications reinforce the message that a magnanimous approach to life is ultimately the most rewarding. The campaign and its elements were developed in collaboration with Anomaly New York, Taylor Strategy, Vayner Media, starpower, Carat and Wasserman.
Crown Royal appreciates that drinking is part of the enjoyment and celebration of game day, but forcefully reminds people to moderate their drinking and hydrate responsibly.
About Crown Royal
Crown Royal Canadian Whisky is the number-one selling Canadian whisky brand in the world and has a tradition as long and distinctive as its taste. Specially blended to commemorate a grand tour of Canada made by King George VIand Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain in 1939, Crown Royal's smooth, elegant flavor and gift-worthy presentation reflect its regal origins – it is considered the epitome of Canadian whisky. For more information, visit www.crownroyal.com. Crown Royal encourages all consumers to please enjoy responsibly.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives and ways to share best practice.
Follow us on Twitter for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.
About Waterboys
Waterboys began during a 2013 trip when Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. Long was struck by the beauty of Tanzania and the vibrancy of its' people; he also witnessed great suffering due to a lack of clean water. While in Tanzania, Long met Doug Pitt, Goodwill Ambassador for Tanzania, and John Bongiorno, President of the non-profit WorldServe International, and was further educated on the needs and available solutions to the clean water crisis. Returning home, Long began to envision a pathway to champion the need for clean water in East Africawhile engaging other NFL players in the cause. In 2015, Long created the Waterboys Initiative, selecting WorldServe International as its benefiting charity. Waterboys will work with WorldServe International to build wells to provide life-giving water and all that comes from it – the opportunity for education, good health, and economic stability.
06 September 2017
Jameson® Irish Whiskey And New York Restoration Project Launch Jameson Love Thy Neighborhood Brewery Fest To Support New York Restoration Project, A First-Of-Its-Kind Craft Beer And Whiskey Festival
On Saturday, October 14th from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at The Duggal Greenhouse in Brooklyn, New York Restoration Project will host Jameson's Love Thy Neighborhood Brewery Fest featuring the craft brewers who are part of Jameson's established Drinking Buddies program and Jameson Music emerging artists, Eve And The Exiles, J-Council, Julia Haltigan, Kristin Diable and more.
Consumers will see first-hand Jameson's commitment to neighborhoods through live music, Jameson Caskmates and beers that are unique to some of the brewery partner's local communities with their Jameson limited-edition beers becoming available in their neighborhoods at a later date. Officially on sale today, tickets are $30 and available for purchase at https://www.nyrp.org/LTNBreweryFest. One purchased ticket covers admission into the festival, and includes food and a tasting experience.
"We are excited to show Jameson's love for local neighborhoods with this first-of-its-kind festival that brings together 16 craft brewery partners from our Jameson Drinking Buddies program who represent the unique qualities and tastes of their respective neighborhoods," said Paul Di Vito, Vice President of Marketing, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Pernod Ricard USA. "This craft beer and whiskey fest benefits the New York Restoration Project and celebrates all the great things and people that make up the local neighborhoods around the country."
As part of Jameson Love Thy Neighborhood Brewery Fest, Jameson is partnering with New York Restoration Project with 100 percent of the proceeds from the festival helping to create a greener, more sustainable community. Like Jameson, New York Restoration Project is passionate about cultivating healthy and thriving neighborhoods and collaborating with partners who give back to members of the community.
"As an organization that focuses on cultivating sustainable growth in our communities, we are thrilled to host Jameson Love Thy Neighborhood Brewery Fest," said Deborah Marton, Executive Director of New York Restoration Project. "It's great to see Jameson's passion for community and how this festival is bringing neighbors together for a unique collaboration that will benefit New York Restoration Project's community greening efforts across New York City."
The Jameson Love Thy Neighborhood Brewery Fest is the culmination and celebration of the latest progression of Jameson's long-standing Drinking Buddies program. Inspired by the creation of Jameson Caskmates, which was the end result of a collaboration with local Irish craft brewery, Jameson worked with each of the 16 craft brewers to create limited-edition beers featuring hints of its beloved whiskey. Jameson provided each brewer with Jameson barrels to age their craft beer for a select period of time. Each brewery in the program has produced a limited edition beer, only available in their local market that features hints of Jameson Irish Whiskey incorporated with their already distinct craft beer flavors.
Michter's Distillery Offers First Release of US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye
"This innovative release is the culmination of two years of maturation research conducted by our Master Distiller Pamela Heilmann and our Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson," said Michter's President Joseph J. Magliocco. "The result of their work is a uniquely flavorful rye that we are very proud of."
Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye is made by taking Michter's US*1 Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye at barrel strength and then aging it for an additional period in a second custom-made barrel. This second barrel is assembled from 24-month air dried wood and then toasted but not charred. The toasting profile was specifically designed to enhance the spice character in the rye while adding hints of dark toast and smoke. Because Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye is a barrel strength product, the proof varies a bit from barrel to barrel. The average barrel proof for the toasted rye barrels bottled for this release is 108.6.
Master of Maturation Wilson commented, "It is remarkable how much simply finishing our rye in a uniquely toasted barrel can further enhance depth and complexity." Master Distiller Heilmann agreed and remarked, "I love good rye, and this one is terrific."
Michter's has a rich and long legacy of offering traditional American whiskeys of uncompromising quality. With each offering aged to its peak maturity, Michter's highly acclaimed portfolio includes single barrel rye, small batch bourbon, single barrel bourbon, American whiskey, and sour mash whiskey.
Because Michter's does not have adequate stocks to meet demand for its items, the release will be on a limited basis. The suggested retail price of Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye is $75 for a 750ml bottle in the U.S. For more information, please visit www.michters.com, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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