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German Gin Brand 'GINSTR' Expands to Asia

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Distilled drinks, Alcoholic drinks, Distillation, Gins, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Kyrö Distillery Company, Gordon's Gin

Over the course of just two years, GINSTR - Stuttgart Dry Gin has become one of the best known gin brands in Germany.

Key Points: 
  • Over the course of just two years, GINSTR - Stuttgart Dry Gin has become one of the best known gin brands in Germany.
  • The Ritz Carlton in Hong Kong is the first location where GINSTR is served as a permanent item on the menu.
  • Just last year, GINSTR was awarded the IWSC Gin & Tonic Trophy as the 'World's Best Gin for Gin & Tonic' in London, coming ahead of more than 600 brands from over 90 countries.
  • The brand, which resulted from a hobby, is still manufactured in small batches at the in-house brewery and numbered by hand.

MYOS RENS Technology Announces First Endorsement Deal for Yolked® with NBA Superstar Aaron Gordon

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Alcoholic drinks, Ultimate Fighting Championship, William Morris Endeavor, Aaron's, Inc., Yolk, Rens, Gordon's Gin, Companies

"We're beyond excited to be working so closely with Aaron and his team," said MYOS CEO Joseph Mannello.

Key Points: 
  • "We're beyond excited to be working so closely with Aaron and his team," said MYOS CEO Joseph Mannello.
  • "Yolked is a very exciting, unique product that's been a terrific addition to Aaron's training program," said Gordon's personal trainer, Jordan White.
  • Gordon's deal with Yolked was negotiated by IMG on behalf of Yolked and WME on behalf of Gordon.
  • About MYOS RENS Technology Inc.
    MYOS RENS Technology Inc. (MYOS), "The Muscle Company", is a Cedar Knolls, NJ-based advanced nutrition company that develops and markets products that improve muscle health and performance.

German Gin Brand 'GINSTR' Expands to Asia

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Distilled drinks, Alcoholic drinks, Distillation, Gins, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Kyrö Distillery Company, Gordon's Gin

Over the course of just two years, GINSTR - Stuttgart Dry Gin has become one of the best known gin brands in Germany.

Key Points: 
  • Over the course of just two years, GINSTR - Stuttgart Dry Gin has become one of the best known gin brands in Germany.
  • The Ritz Carlton in Hong Kong is the first location where GINSTR is served as a permanent item on the menu.
  • Just last year, GINSTR was awarded the IWSC Gin & Tonic Trophy as the 'World's Best Gin for Gin & Tonic' in London, coming ahead of more than 600 brands from over 90 countries.
  • The brand, which resulted from a hobby, is still manufactured in small batches at the in-house brewery and numbered by hand.

Whisky Magazine Names Kentucky Peerless Craft Producer of the Year

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Whisky, Bourbon whiskey, Alcoholic drinks, Canadian whisky, Distillers in Canada

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company received Whisky Magazine's Craft Producer of the Year Award on January 30.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company received Whisky Magazine's Craft Producer of the Year Award on January 30.
  • Whisky Magazine narrowed it down from over 900 nominations to 20 craft distilleries from all across the world.
  • Nominations are made through Whisky Magazine by industry peers, with the final decision made by the Whisky Magazine Editorial Panel.
  • All under one roof, the select Kentucky Peerless grains are milled, cooked, fermented, double-distilled and barreled as bourbon & rye.

Uncle Nearest Debuts Best Commercial Of Super Bowl Sunday

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Distilled drinks, Alcoholic drinks, Distillation, Nathan "Nearest" Green, Whisky, Master distiller, Nathan Green, Draft:Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey

The commercial follows the lives of Uncle Nearest team members as they crisscross the country, reviving the story of the first known African-American master distiller, in bars, restaurants and on streets nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • The commercial follows the lives of Uncle Nearest team members as they crisscross the country, reviving the story of the first known African-American master distiller, in bars, restaurants and on streets nationwide.
  • Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is inspired by the best whiskey-maker the worldneverknew, the first African-American master distiller on record in the United States, Nathan "Nearest" Green.
  • The Uncle Nearest brand, wholly owned by Uncle Nearest, Inc., encompasses Premium Aged and Tennessee Silver products, distilled, aged, bottled and hand-labeled in Tennessee using locally sourced grains.
  • Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is wholly and independently owned by Uncle Nearest, Inc. UNCLE NEAREST, THE BEST WHISKEY MAKER THE WORLD NEVER KNEW, NEAREST GREEN and NATHAN GREEN are trademarks of Uncle Nearest, Inc. 2019 Uncle Nearest Whiskey | Alcohol 50% Volume (100 proof)
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ANGEL'S ENVY® Releases Limited-Edition, ANGEL'S ENVY Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks

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Friday, February 1, 2019
Whisky, Bourbon whiskey, Oloroso, Sherry, Kentucky cuisine, Containers, Distilled drinks, Alcoholic drinks, Barrel, Small batch whiskey, Finishing, Innis & Gunn

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ANGEL'S ENVY , the Louisville-based craft distiller that produces small batch, hand-finished whiskeys, today announced its first new release since 2013, a limited-edition bourbon finished in Oloroso Sherry casks, ANGEL'S ENVY Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ANGEL'S ENVY , the Louisville-based craft distiller that produces small batch, hand-finished whiskeys, today announced its first new release since 2013, a limited-edition bourbon finished in Oloroso Sherry casks, ANGEL'S ENVY Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks.
  • We chose Oloroso sherry casks because we believed the nutty notes from the Oloroso Sherry would pair well with our bourbon."
  • At 100-proof, ANGEL'S ENVY Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks has a sweet nose with hints of raisin and hazelnut.
  • In addition to the flagship Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Barrels, the company offers ANGEL'S ENVY Rye Finished in Rum Barrels and ANGEL's ENVY Cask Strength Bourbon Finished in Port Barrels.

Pernod Ricard launches first global corporate campaign "Be A Convivialist!"

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Companies, Absinthe, CAC 40, Pernod Ricard, Ricard, Alcoholic drinks

However, Americans feel less convivial than the global average 70% U.S. vs. 78% worldwide

Key Points: 
  • However, Americans feel less convivial than the global average 70% U.S. vs. 78% worldwide
    For many years, Pernod Ricard has made "creators of conviviality" its vision and signature.
  • For Alexandre Ricard, Chairman & CEO of Pernod Ricard, "There's a real yearning for connection and sharing in today's world.
  • Convivialit is more than just a corporate value for Pernod Ricard, it's our raison d'tre and it's proudly embodied every day by our 19,000 employees across the globe.
  • Pernod Ricard has partnered with Vice to promote and disseminate contents from the campaign.

Pernod Ricard launches first major global corporate campaign “Be A Convivialist!”

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Professional services, Other Professional Services, Retail, Food, Beverage, Wine & Spirits, Companies, Alcoholic drinks, Alexandre Ricard, Pernod Ricard, Ricard

On February 1st, Alexandre Ricard, Chairman and CEO, will be launching on his LinkedIn account the first Pernod Ricard global corporate campaign, Be a Convivialist.

Key Points: 
  • On February 1st, Alexandre Ricard, Chairman and CEO, will be launching on his LinkedIn account the first Pernod Ricard global corporate campaign, Be a Convivialist.
  • These were the findings of a global survey conducted by OpinionWay in 11 countries on 5 continents with nearly 11,500 respondents.
  • Pernod Ricard has partnered with Vice to promote and disseminate the conviviality campaign.
  • For Alexandre Ricard, Chairman & CEO of Pernod Ricard, Theres a real yearning for connection and sharing in todays world.Convivialitis more than just a corporate value for Pernod Ricard, its ourraison dtre and its proudly embodied every day by our 19,000 employees across the globe.

Robot Bartender Somabar Debuts at Gelson's In-Store Premium Wine Bars

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Alcoholic drinks, Fermented drinks, Food and drink, Bartending, Bar, Wine bar, Liquor license, Beer, Wine, Human behavior, Alcohol

Yet a Los Angeles-based startup is hoping to change all that with its public launch at select Gelson's premium Wine Bars .

Key Points: 
  • Yet a Los Angeles-based startup is hoping to change all that with its public launch at select Gelson's premium Wine Bars .
  • Somabar is the world's first robot bartender created for beer and wine bars and restaurants.
  • Somabar specializes in beer and wine licensed restaurants that typically do not have a bartender nor a full liquor license.
  • And Somabar helps wine bars and restaurants make the leap from serving just beer and wine to serving highly profitable cocktails at minimal effort and cost.

Becle Announces Hiring of New President & CEO of Proximo Spirits

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Retail, Wine & Spirits, Alcoholic drinks, Proximo Spirits, Tequila, Brown–Forman, Distilled drinks, Food and drink

de C.V. (Becle) (BMV: CUERVO*) today announced the hiring and appointment of Michael Keyes as the President & Chief Executive Officer of Becles United States operating subsidiary, Proximo Spirits, Inc., effective February 4, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • de C.V. (Becle) (BMV: CUERVO*) today announced the hiring and appointment of Michael Keyes as the President & Chief Executive Officer of Becles United States operating subsidiary, Proximo Spirits, Inc., effective February 4, 2019.
  • Mr. Keyes is a seasoned industry veteran, with over three decades of experience in the spirits business.
  • Mr. Keyes comes from Brown-Forman Corporation, a global spirits company where he held several senior management positions with responsibility for sales, marketing and finance functions.
  • Becle is a globally renowned company in the spirits industry and the worlds largest producer of tequila.