Cognac

Grand Marnier unveils rare Grand Marnier Quintessence in Canada

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Quintessence offers the highest expression of Grand Marnier encased in a brilliant, bespoke Baccarat Decanter

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  • Quintessence offers the highest expression of Grand Marnier encased in a brilliant, bespoke Baccarat Decanter
    TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Grand Marnier has announced the official unveiling of its rare cuvée, Grand Marnier Quintessence , in Canada.
  • Made from the rarest and oldest hors d'âge Cognacs, Grand Marnier Quintessence is a masterpiece elevating the assemblage of Cognac and Bigaradia orange to its ultimate expression.
  • Quintessence is a tribute to the origins of Grand Marnier, a masterpiece that elevates the assemblage of cognac and Bigaradia orange to its ultimate expression.
  • "Grand Marnier Quintessence pays homage to our heritage, inspired by an old recipe found in the Maison archives, and is the ultimate expression of our passion for French excellence," said Patrick Leger, Grand Marnier Master Blender.

ECD Auto Design's Newest Restored Defender 110 Set to Take on Texas Ranch in Style

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The project, a new one-of-a-kind, beautifully outfitted Defender 110, is ready for its new home at its Texas ranch.

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  • The project, a new one-of-a-kind, beautifully outfitted Defender 110, is ready for its new home at its Texas ranch.
  • Sitting underneath the hood of Project GONNAHAPPEN is a brand-new GM 430 horsepower 6.2L LS3 V8 engine, coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
  • The ECD air ride suspension will provide a smooth ride for Texas city driving or at the family ranch.
  • For more information on how to build your own Land Rover Defender – 90, 110, 130 or Series IIA, Range Rover Classic or Jaguar E-Type, please visit ecdautodesign.com .

Prunier Cognac Joins the Global Portfolio of Dreyfus Ashby & Co.

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Dreyfus Ashby & Co., a leading wine and spirits importer with a distinguished portfolio of family estate wine and spirits brands from around the world, is very proud to announce the addition of the renowned Cognac producer, Prunier, to its portfolio.

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  • Dreyfus Ashby & Co., a leading wine and spirits importer with a distinguished portfolio of family estate wine and spirits brands from around the world, is very proud to announce the addition of the renowned Cognac producer, Prunier, to its portfolio.
  • The addition of this historic House allows Dreyfus Ashby to complement its premium wine offerings with one of the oldest and most renowned Cognac producers in the world.
  • We take pride in contributing to Dreyfus Ashby & Co.'s rich legacy and prestigious portfolio.
  • Our trust in this partnership is rooted in the mutual dedication to share our values and the craftsmanship of Prunier to connoisseurs across the nation.”

UNITED IS THE NEW GOLD: NEW CHIVAS REGAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN CELEBRATES THE POWER OF SHARED SUCCESS

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chivas Regal, an icon of luxury blended Scotch whisky, announces first US led national advertising campaign with United is the New Gold. As a brand with rich history that's always celebrated those who are redefining success on their own terms, Chivas' new campaign embarks to reimagine hustle-culture with a modern-day vision of aspiration: shared success.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chivas Regal, an icon of luxury blended Scotch whisky, announces first US led national advertising campaign with United is the New Gold.
  • As a brand with rich history that's always celebrated those who are redefining success on their own terms, Chivas' new campaign embarks to reimagine hustle-culture with a modern-day vision of aspiration: shared success.
  • Chivas has a heritage rooted in the shared success of its founders, a legendary duo who set the tone foundationally to zig against convention.
  • Centuries of expertise have gone into the ultra-prestigious whisky, and today the brand is resetting the tone with a new definition of success.

Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection Recognized on Condé Nast Traveler's 2024 Gold List

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

MASSIGNAC, France, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection, a 13th-century chateau turned luxury hotel in Southwestern France's charming countryside, has been named to the Condé Nast Traveler 2024 Gold List, which recognizes editors all-time favorite hotels that exemplify the gold standard of service and hospitality from around the world. Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection covers 2,500 acres of preserved land spread between diverse forests, lush green meadows, gardens and lakes that evolve with the seasons and allow guests to reconnect to themselves and experience the 'art de vivre' that is authentic to the French countryside. The hotel exemplifies the absolute best of French design, blending a world-class restoration of an ancient castle and original farm buildings with a refined selection of contemporary art and expertly crafted architectural interventions. Designed as a back-to-nature retreat, Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection is located an hour from Cognac, two hours from Bordeaux and three hours from Paris.

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  • Designed as a back-to-nature retreat, Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection is located an hour from Cognac, two hours from Bordeaux and three hours from Paris.
  • "We are honored that Domaine Des Etangs has received this distinguished accolade from Condé Nast Traveler," said Ernesto Ovalle, general manager, Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection.
  • The 2024 Gold List consists of selections curated by editors across Condé Nast Traveler editions around the world, including India, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.
  • Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection joins the celebrated list to be honored in the December 2023 issue, and at cntraveler.com .

SAVOUR THE EXTRAORDINARY WITH JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL XORDINAIRE

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Monday, December 4, 2023

LONDON, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnnie Walker, the number one Scotch Whisky in the world[1], launched Johnnie Walker Blue Label Xordinaire - an all-new luxury whisky exclusively for travellers - at a star-studded event in the Chinese resort of Hainan last week.  

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  • These elements come together for an extraordinary finish in the new Johnnie Walker Blue Label Xordinaire – the perfect gift for travellers all over the world.
  • Commenting on the launch Johnnie Walker Master Blender Emma Walker said: "Johnnie Walker Blue Label Xordinaire is an exuberance to be shared, a sumptuously smooth Scotch with a soft spice after-taste.
  • Andrew Cowan, Managing Director of Diageo Global Travel, added: "Johnnie Walker Blue Label Xordinaire marks an exciting step forward in the story of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, and it represents our most significant worldwide launch in Travel Retail to date.
  • Johnnie Walker Blue Label Xordinaire is a permanent part of the iconic Johnnie Walker portfolio of Blended Scotch Whiskies produced in limited quantities and meticulously blended in small batches to ensure its exceptional quality and rarity.

Charwood Energy: Verallia France and Charwood Energy partner in a project to develop a syngas production plant

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

To achieve this, Verallia France has signed a memorandum of understanding with Charwood Energy for the development of a syngas production plant with a capacity of over 3MWth at its Cognac site.

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  • To achieve this, Verallia France has signed a memorandum of understanding with Charwood Energy for the development of a syngas production plant with a capacity of over 3MWth at its Cognac site.
  • The plant will comprise a biomass reception and preparation unit, an oxygen production unit, a syngas production line, syngas storage, a thermal energy network, a syngas distribution network and a biochar packaging line.
  • The syngas enrichment tests will take place at Charwood Energy's R&D centre in Colpo, Brittany, using a dedicated pilot gasifier.
  • The solution for producing syngas, a renewable energy, proposed by Charwood Energy, fits in perfectly with this approach, and we are convinced of the long-term benefits that installing a syngas plant on our site could bring.

Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection Voted No. 1 Hotel in France by Readers of CondI Nast Traveler

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

MASSIGNAC, France, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection, a 13th century chateau turned luxury hotel in Southwestern France's charming countryside, was recognized today as the no. 1 hotel in France by CondI Nast Traveler's 2023 Readers' Choice Awards. Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection embodies the absolute best of French design, blending a world-class restoration of an ancient castle and original farm buildings with a sophisticated palette of curated modern art and artisan architectural interventions. The estate's stunning grounds cover 2,500 acres of preserved land spread between diverse forests, lush green meadows, gardens and lakes that evolve with the seasons and allow guests to reconnect to themselves and experience the 'art de vivre' that is authentic to the French countryside. Designed as a back-to-nature retreat, Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection is located an hour from Cognac, two hours from Bordeaux and three hours from Paris.

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  • MASSIGNAC, France, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection , a 13th century chateau turned luxury hotel in Southwestern France's charming countryside, was recognized today as the no.
  • 1 hotel in France by CondI Nast Traveler's 2023 Readers' Choice Awards.
  • Designed as a back-to-nature retreat, Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection is located an hour from Cognac, two hours from Bordeaux and three hours from Paris.
  • "We are honored to receive this distinguished accolade as the top hotel in France, as selected by the prestigious readers of CondI Nast Traveler," said Vincenzo Iaconis, general manager, Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection.

HENNESSY AND HIP HOP ICON, NAS, JOIN FORCES TO CELEBRATE HIP HOP'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

NEW YORK , June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hennessy, the world's best-selling Cognac and the most namedropped spirit in Hip Hop, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. Recognizing 50 years of Hip Hop, and as a symbolic toast to the next 50, Hennessy is releasing a Limited-Edition Hennessy V.S bottle, designed in partnership with Grammy-Award winning rap legend, Nas. Hennessy is celebrating Hip Hop's different flavors, styles, rhythms and flows, and the "Never stop. Never settle." energy that embodies everything both Hennessy and Hip Hop do. 

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  • "We're proud to honor Hip Hop's 50th anniversary with a pioneer of the art and culture – Hip Hop icon, Nas – as we celebrate the debut of our collaborative Limited-Edition Bottle."
  • To bring the flair and flavor of the celebratory launch party to 21+ consumers at home, while highlighting Hennessy's influential role in Hip Hop history, Hennessy's expert mixologists have crafted three unique cocktails, pulling in elements of reminiscent Hip Hop flavors, to celebrate Hip Hop 50:
    The Big Apple : Hennessy's homage to the birthplace of Hip Hop and inspired by Nas.
  • Hennessy has a longstanding relationship with Hip Hop, having been featured in more Hip Hop songs over the years than any other alcohol brand.
  • Toast this seminal moment in Hip Hop history with Hennessy, whether you Rep Yours, craft a classic Hennessy Hip Hop cocktail or connect with Team Hennessy in your neighborhood.

CAMUS UNVEILS NEW XO BLEND, BRINGING PURE PLEASURE TO THE SENSES

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CAMUS, the largest family-owned Cognac house, is proud to unveil its newest blend, CAMUS XO. Available from June 1st, CAMUS XO is an intensely aromatic Cognac that evokes pure pleasure and celebrates the art of dining, bringing Cognac back to the center of the dining table and conversations.

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  • With an intensely aromatic liquid encased in a stunning Prestige Decanter, CAMUS XO is bringing Cognac back to the center of the dining table
    NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CAMUS , the largest family-owned Cognac house, is proud to unveil its newest blend, CAMUS XO.
  • Available from June 1st, CAMUS XO is an intensely aromatic Cognac that evokes pure pleasure and celebrates the art of dining, bringing Cognac back to the center of the dining table and conversations.
  • "CAMUS XO is a perfect expression of the House of Camus' uncompromising quest for the most intensely aromatic cognacs," says Cyril Camus, CAMUS, CEO.
  • Guests will savor the aromatic XO Cognac as they honor the tradition of "Arts de la Table," and relish in the pure pleasure the CAMUS Cognac brings to every occasion.