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30 October 2020
Sagamore Spirits Distillers Select Armagnac Cask Aged Straight Rye Whiskey
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27 October 2020
Gray Wolf® Distilling Debuts New Solera Aged Rye Whiskey Amid Brand Refresh
SAINT MICHAELS, Md., Oct. 27, 2020 — Gray Wolf® Rye Whiskey, the first whiskey and namesake of Maryland's Gray Wolf® distilling company, is set for release on October 28th coinciding with a branding refresh, and timed as a celebration of the team's four year anniversary.
The launch of this first batch is a momentous occasion for the distillery which began its whiskey program in 2016. Gray Wolf has been resolute in its dedication to handcrafting spirits from scratch using premium raw ingredients. This whiskey is no exception. Mashed and distilled from 60% rye and 40% malted barley, Gray Wolf Rye Whiskey has been solera aged in a progression of three casks. It begins its development in new charred North American oak barrels. Successive maturation evolves in port wine casks then finishes in Appalachian grown white oak vats. The process, though labor intensive, adds more complexity and depth to the final spirit, according to co-founder and distiller, R.B. Wolfensberger.
"I wanted to make a rye, and like with everything I make, I wanted to be creative. I wanted to make something exceptional. The solera process intrigued me. By transferring our whiskey into different vessels during the maturation period, remarkable notes can be achieved," said Wolfensberger. The proof of this is evident with the signature peppery spice of the rye grain that is abundant yet balanced with the softness of the malt. Notes of maple cinnamon and vanilla commingle with a cherry undertone and hints of smoke.
The celebratory timing of this launch has extra significance for this up and coming distilling company. Budding upstarts, like Gray Wolf, have been more vulnerable to the tumult of 2020 than their more established peers. Having pivoted to making hand sanitizer in the early months of the pandemic, like many craft distilleries, this milestone was not assured. "My mantra has been pivot, adapt, move forward," said owner and co-founder Meghan Brown. "Elevating our branding at this time is designed to be a reset, reinvigorating our vision for the future. We are thrilled to be celebrating four years and are eager to progress," said Brown. Enhancements to the Gray Wolf logo and existing labels adds cohesion to the brand as it welcomes the new whiskey into the portfolio.
Batch 001 of Gray Wolf Rye Whiskey will be available beginning Wednesday, October 28, 2020 exclusively at the distillery in Saint Michaels and at participating Maryland farmers' markets. Orders online for pickup at the distillery or markets can be placed by visiting graywolfspirits.com.
Home delivery to Maryland residents is currently available beginning Monday, November 2, 2020. Future batches will be considered for wholesale depending on availability. The new label rollout for the already available spirits has begun in select stores throughout Maryland and Washington, DC.
ABOUT GRAY WOLF®
Gray Wolf® is a boutique craft distilling company located within Windon Distilling in Saint Michaels, Maryland. Champions of true craft and creativity, Gray Wolf's portfolio boasts signature spirits: Lone (Single Malt) vodka, Timber (sassafras rested) gin, Lobo (Maryland's first) agave spirit, and now Gray Wolf (solera aged) Rye Whiskey, each skillfully handcrafted from the finest raw ingredients.
Maker's Mark® to Bring A Dazzling Holiday Display to the Most Remarkable Small Town in America
Iconic Kentucky Bourbon is Calling for Stories of Remarkable Towns, Communities and Actions as part of its "Small Town, Bright Lights" Contest
LORETTO, Ky, Oct. 27, 2020 Maker's Mark® wants to give one remarkable small town a dazzling holiday to remember this December. The iconic Kentucky bourbon today announced the start of its Small Town, Bright Lights contest, in which people 21 years of age and older can nominate a small town that deserves a once-in-a-lifetime holiday makeover as a reward for its remarkable character in 2020. To spread a little extra holiday cheer this year, the Maker's Mark Small Town, Bright Lights contest will kick off Nov. 2 and culminate with a celebration of lights and seasonal cheer unlike any other for one remarkable community.
Which town? Well, that's up to you! Driven by fan-submitted nominations on Twitter and Instagram, The Maker's Mark Small Town, Bright Lights contest aims to find and celebrate those who pour the same purpose and heart into their communities that Maker's Mark does when crafting each bottle of bourbon at its distillery. Nominations can highlight a small town that came together to support a family in need, rallied around a local cause, or simply celebrated an accomplishment.
"We've been crafting Maker's Mark Bourbon in our small town of Loretto, Ky. since my grandparents' vision lead to the creation of Maker's Mark more than 60 years ago," said Rob Samuels, Chief Distillery Officer of Maker's Mark. "It's safe to say we have a soft spot for all the little things that make small towns special, including an undeniably strong sense of community. In a year that's been filled with challenges for a lot of people, we know that's never been more important, and we want to finish the year by celebrating some good. We can't wait to hear about remarkable towns from every corner of the country."
To nominate a deserving small town for its chance to receive all the sparkle and magic of the season:
- Log into Twitter or Instagram Between Nov. 2-13
- Post a photo of the remarkable town you're nominating
- Tell us in 280 characters or less why you are nominating the town and what the town did in 2020 that was remarkable
- Tag @makersmark and use #MakeItRemarkable so we can find your nomination
- After the nomination window is closed, don't worry. We won't just show up singing and get started. We'll let you know if your nomination is the one that leads to holiday décor galore
Once selected, Maker's Mark and its team of world-class holiday lighting experts, window display artists, gift wrappers, carolers, tree-trimmers, hot cocoa chefs and warm bourbon cocktail creators will head into town to create a remarkable holiday display worthy of the town's own remarkable spirit. Maker's Mark will transform the streets into a full winter showcase with brilliant lights, interactive window displays on the main street and a magnificent tree lighting space made for share-worthy moments.
Small Town, Bright Lights will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that brings surprise and joy to the most remarkable small town in America. For more information, visit www.SmallTownBrightLights.com, head to @MakersMark on Twitter or Instagram or follow #MakeItRemarkable.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Must be 21+ to enter. Void where prohibited. Contest begins November 2, 2020 and ends November 13, 2020. To view our Privacy Policy, visit www.beamsuntory.com/en/privacy-policy. For official contest rules, visit www.smalltownbrightlights.com/rules.
About Maker's Mark® Bourbon
In 1953, in Loretto, Ky., Bill Samuels, Sr., fulfilled his dream to create a handmade and delicious bourbon. He decided to make his whisky in small batches, using soft red winter wheat to enhance the softness and sweetness. He then rotated each barrel by hand for consistency and, finally, aged each barrel to taste. Bill Samuels, Sr., transformed bourbon from a "commodity" into a premium handmade spirit, and today Maker's Mark® continues to make its bourbon the same way. In recent years, Maker's Mark has introduced thoughtful, super-premium innovations to its portfolio, including Maker's Mark 46®, Maker's Mark® Cask Strength and Maker's Mark® Private Selection, the brand's first-ever custom barrel program. For more information, visit makersmark.com.
About Beam Suntory Inc.
As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires human connections. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company's brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Maker's Mark bourbon brands, Suntory whisky Kakubin and Courvoisier cognac, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek, Basil Hayden's and Legent bourbon; Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki and Toki Japanese whisky; Teacher's, Laphroaig and Bowmore Scotch whisky; Canadian Club whisky; Hornitos and Sauza tequila; EFFEN, Haku and Pinnacle vodka; Sipsmith and Roku 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 vision of 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.
Heaven's Door Spirits™ Announces Release of The Bootleg Series Vol II
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 27, 2020 Heaven's Door Spirits, which produces Bob Dylan's ever-evolving collection of American whiskeys, announced today the release of its Bootleg Series Vol II.
Named in tribute to Bob Dylan's famed series of eponymous retrospective album collections, The Bootleg Series is a limited-edition collection of rare whiskeys and special blends. With fewer than 3,000 bottles offered, the 2019 inaugural release of The Bootleg Series (Vol I), received The Chairman's Trophy and was named to the Top 100 Spirits at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2020 and sold out immediately upon release.
The 2020 Bootleg Series offering features a cask strength 15 year-old Straight Bourbon finished in 30 year-old Jamaican Pot Still Rum Casks. The Bootleg Series Vol II comes in a handmade ceramic bottle featuring Bob Dylan's painting, Sunset, Monument Valley, and is housed in an ornate leather journal that is individually numbered.
"The inaugural release of The Bootleg Series (Vol I) was a 26 year-old whiskey finished in Japanese Mizunara oak casks. It was a really special rare whiskey and set a high bar for future Bootleg releases," said Marc Bushala, CEO of Heaven's Door Spirits.
Heaven's Door Master Blender, Ryan Perry, rose to the challenge. "After nearly two years of experimentation with different blends and barrel finishes, we have created an incredible whiskey for the Bootleg Series Vol II" Perry said. "I was intrigued by the idea of using Jamaican pot still rum casks to imbue the 15 year-old cask strength whiskey with a soft, round and lasting finish that is distinctive and complex." After nearly a year in the rum barrels, the whiskey yielded "hints of maple syrup on the nose, notes of toasted coconut, holiday spice, and toasted oak on the finish," said Perry.
In addition to his renowned music career, Bob Dylan is also an accomplished painter and sculptor. The New York Times critic Marisha Pessl wrote, "He is that rare person who can move effortlessly between music, word, ink, paint… he reflects life back to us with a truth and simplicity that defy words". The painting that adorns Bootleg Series Vol II, Sunset, Monument Valley, was recently featured in Bob Dylan's Retrospectrum at the Modern Art Museum in Shanghi, China, along with more than 250 of Bob Dylan's artworks in an array of media.
With fewer than 3,000 bottles for sale at a suggested retail price of $499.99, Bootleg Series Vol II is now available for pre-order on ReserveBar.com, and will be available in select retailers in early November.
The Heaven's Door portfolio of award-winning whiskeys includes Straight Bourbon Whiskey (92 proof, $49.99 SRP), Double Barrel Whiskey (100 proof, $49.99 SRP), and Straight Rye Whiskey finished in cigar barrels from Vosges, France (92 proof, $79.99 SRP). Heaven's Door is the perfect melding of art and craft, as each bottle features co-creator Bob Dylan's unique ironwork sculptures.
Heaven's Door's portfolio of whiskeys is available nationwide and online via Reservebar.com/collections/heavens-door. For more information about the brand visit www.heavensdoor.com or engage with the brand on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.
About Heaven's Door Spirits, LLC:
Heaven's Door Spirits is a partnership between legendary musician and visual artist Bob Dylan and Spirits Investment Partnership ("SIP"). Heaven's Door Spirits is the perfect blend of art and craft and is Bob Dylan's first and only consumer brand partnership in his 50 year career. Website: www.heavensdoor.com.
About Bob Dylan:
Rough And Rowdy Ways, released in June, is Bob Dylan's first album of new songs since becoming the only songwriter to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016; an award bestowed upon him by the Swedish Academy "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition." He has released seven studio albums within the past 23-years; a creative span that also included the recording of an Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning composition, "Things Have Changed," from the film Wonder Boys, in 2001; a worldwide best-selling memoir, Chronicles Vol. 1, which spent 19 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller List, in 2004 and was recently named the greatest rock memoir of all time by Rolling Stone. He is the recipient of the Officier de la Legion d'honneur in 2013, Sweden's Polar Music Award in 2000, a Doctorate from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, and numerous other honors.
Bob Dylan has sold more than 125 million records around the world. Rough And Rowdy Ways is the artist's 39th studio album, and among the most popular and critically acclaimed of his career. The album debuted in the Top Ten in 13 countries, including #1 chart entries in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Germany and Switzerland, #2 positions in The United States, Australia and Belgium, #3 in Sweden, and #4 in France and Italy. Rough And Rowdy Ways is the artist's 18th studio album to debut in the U.S. Top 10.
About Spirits Investment Partners:
Spirits Investment Partners ("SIP") is a boutique spirits innovation and brand development company comprised of a team of highly seasoned professionals with expertise in new product development, branding, sales, marketing, structured finance and investing.
Gordon & MacPhail - Speymalt 19-Year Single Malt
Gordon & MacPhail - Speymalt 19-Year Single Malt 54%-ABV 750ml.
26 October 2020
Buffalo Chip Woody’s Reserve Bourbon Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Buffalo Chip Woody’s Reserve Bourbon Straight Bourbon Whiskey 52%-ABV 750ml.
23 October 2020
22 October 2020
Jim Beam Launches 'Lineage' - A Father and Son Collaboration
FRANKFORT, Ky., Oct. 22, 2020 Jim Beam® Bourbon, the number one selling bourbon in the world, has announced the launch of Lineage – a batched premium expression created by seventh-generation Beam Family Master Distiller, Fred Noe, and his son, Freddie.
The one-of-a-kind whiskey will be available to purchase in the global travel retail early 2021 for $250 (USD). Encompassing eight generations of expertise, knowledge and curiosity, Lineage, is the first bourbon from the Jim Beam portfolio to feature Freddie's name.
Aged in charred white oak barrels in Warehouse K since 2004, the exquisite bourbon is 15 years old and has the same mouthfeel for which Jim Beam is recognised. With the perfect proof of 110 (55% ABV) the whiskey has notes of spice, vanilla and caramel, ensuring a balanced finish. The bespoke bottle also features the iconic Jim Beam seal, making the whiskey instantly recognisable.
Fred Noe said: "Lineage represents a significant moment in the history of Jim Beam. Not only is it a collaboration between the seventh and eighth generation of distillers in our family, but it's a blend of the past, the present and the future."
Freddie Noe added: "I really enjoy breaking the rules and creating new and exciting expressions, so it was an honour to create this unique whiskey with my dad – one that's different from anything out there in the bourbon world."
Ed Stening, Head of Marketing Global Travel Retail at Beam Suntory, said: "The chemistry between the father and son duo is undeniable and has led to the creation of a truly unique whiskey. Championing innovation like this in travel retail is extremely important to us and something we're committed to as we look to ensure the growth of the channel."
About Beam Suntory Inc.
As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires human connections. It 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 vision of 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.
21 October 2020
The Macallan Debuts the Largest Assembly of Vintage-Dated Single Malt Whiskies in the World with its Fine & Rare Collection and New Release: The 1993 Edition
NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2020 - With fifty-seven vintages, The Macallan Fine & Rare Collection marks its largest array since the inception of the collection twenty years ago. Today, The Macallan unveils the latest expression of this iconic collection: The 1993 Edition. The newest expression joins its storied predecessors, each completely individual but unmistakably The Macallan. Spanning eight decades from 1926 to 1993, each with a timeless story to share, the Fine & Rare Collection is the spirit of the Twentieth Century.
The Macallan Fine & Rare Collection stretches back to 1926 and continues to its newest 1993 release. As a collection, these bottlings provide a glimpse into the decades that marks their labels. Over the years, the Fine & Rare Collection has underpinned The Macallan as the one of the world's most valuable and collectible single malt whiskies, sweeping auctions around the world. Available in very limited quantities, the Collection's vintages come predominantly from single casks.
To capture the essence of the Fine & Rare Collection and the history of each decade from which they derive, one of the world's leading fashion photographers, Tim Walker, whose work has graced the pages of renowned publications for years, journeyed to The Macallan Estate on the banks of Scotland's River Spey.
For the 1993 Edition, Walker posed the bottle with a bird's nest, weathered twine, the handpiece of a clock, and flowers, among other details, against a backdrop of shadowed sky blue. The portrait is a love letter to the 1990s, which witnessed the coming of the Internet and the advent of the environmental movement, as well as to Speyside and the Highlands, and hints at the passage of time. Each vintage and according decade is uniquely represented through Walker's artistic lens.
"With fifty-seven vintages released over eight decades, the iconic Fine & Rare Collection is a culmination of the work by many men and women dating back to the early Twentieth Century," said David Cox, Former Director, The Macallan Fine & Rare. "We felt now was the time to look back to the introduction of this collection of old and rare whiskies, the likes of which had never been seen before, and to remind ourselves of what this historic collection represents, both now and for the future."
As architect and the Former Director of The Macallan Fine & Rare, David Cox provides a poetic look into the history and heritage of this unprecedented range of single malts in a film available on themacallan.com. Shot at The Macallan Estate, the film journeys through time, to the soul of The Macallan, encompassing the spirit of the Fine & Rare Collection.
The Fine & Rare Collection is a true symbol of time honored craft and The Edition 1993 is no exception.
Matured in a single sherry seasoned American oak hogshead cask for 27 years, this exquisite single malt was distilled at a time in which concern for the planet was on the rise, but on The Macallan Estate this was nothing new. For nearly 200 years The Macallan has been intrinsically connected to nature and in 1993, as now, this single malt revelled in its natural home, beside the River Spey, in a peaceful, rural setting. With only 256 bottles available, the 1993 Edition joins a truly exquisite collection of single malts.
The Macallan 1993 Edition will be available globally starting October 21, 2020 for an SRP of $18,000. For purchasing inquiries, please email: Inquiries.us@themacallan.com. For further information or to view our digital Fine & Rare Guide, visit www.themacallan.com.
Whisky Maker's Notes:
ABV: 50.2%
Color: Warm mahogany
Aroma: Vanilla fudge, citrus merge with bright fruits of red cherry, plum and peach. A rich fig and spiced combination of cinnamon and ginger. Hints of salted popcorn combined with peach, figs and cherries. Rich antique oak leather and cigar box.
Palate: Sweet oak, combined with rich dark chocolate. Caramelized grapefruit blends into vanilla. Moving into wood spices of ginger, hints of citrus and a light liquorice, antique oak, mint, forest fruits and dark chocolate.
Finish: Long with a rich ginger and chocolatey intensity.
For further information, please contact: TheMacallan@mbooth.com
About The Macallan
Founded in 1824, The Macallan is one of the world's most admired and awarded single malt whiskies. The reputation of The Macallan is based on a product of outstanding quality and distinctive character. An obsession with excellence has been the hallmark of The Macallan since its founding, by Alexander Reid, on a plateau above the river Spey in north-east Scotland.
In 2018, The Macallan unveiled its new £140 million distillery and visitor experience on its Speyside estate, increasing investment in whisky, warehousing and in The Macallan's signature sherry-seasoned oak casks. The striking contemporary architecture, cut into the slope of the land, takes its cues from ancient Scottish hills. It stands nearby Easter Elchies House, the Highland Manor built in 1700 which has been The Macallan's spiritual home since 1824. The new distillery marks an important milestone, recognising the significant journey of The Macallan since 1824 and marking an exciting new chapter in the evolution of the luxury single malt.
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