Single malt Scotch

MARTINGALE COGNAC LAUNCHES IN THE US: A MODERN FRENCH LUXURY SPIRIT FOR A NEW GENERATION OF COGNAC DRINKERS

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Martingale Cognac makes its highly anticipated debut in the United States. The emblem of a refreshingly new, creative, and unexpected style of Cognac, Martingale is the work of the Thomas family's fourth-generation founders, Guillaume Thomas (Founder, CEO, veteran Pernod Ricard executive) and Amaury Thomas (Co-Founder, Master Blender). Despite a more than 100-year-old history of producing quality eaux-de-vie for other prestigious houses, their Cognac has, until now, been enjoyed anonymously. Today, the fourth generation of this determined family proudly launches Martingale Cognac, their first ever commercially available product, with Batch 0001 on shelves starting early October. 

Key Points: 
  • Despite a more than 100-year-old history of producing quality eaux-de-vie for other prestigious houses, their Cognac has, until now, been enjoyed anonymously.
  • Today, the fourth generation of this determined family proudly launches Martingale Cognac, their first ever commercially available product, with Batch 0001 on shelves starting early October.
  • Martingale Cognac Debuts in the US - A Modern French Luxury Spirit Custom-Made for a New Generation of Cognac Drinkers.
  • The Thomas family heritage and the 2023 release of Martingale Cognac delivers a beautiful paradox vis-a-vis a luxury spirit that intertwines legacy and modernity.

Beam Suntory Delivers Strong First Half Results Driven by Premiumization Strategy and International Performance

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

“Our geographic diversity has benefitted us this year with strong performance in our Asia Pacific and International regions, which has helped offset a challenging environment in North America.

Key Points: 
  • “Our geographic diversity has benefitted us this year with strong performance in our Asia Pacific and International regions, which has helped offset a challenging environment in North America.
  • Single Malt Scotch helped propel performance in Europe and Asia with Bowmore posting double digit growth and Laphroaig delivering strong mid-single digit sales growth versus last year.
  • Asia Pacific delivered strong performance of 16% sales growth versus last year as the region rebounds post-COVID, and the International region saw solid 10% sales growth.
  • Beam Suntory continues to work toward our long-term ambition of becoming the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company.

TALISKER DISTILLERY UNVEILS THE LATEST RELEASE OF ITS 30 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

NEW YORK, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Talisker distillery has announced the highly anticipated annual return of Talisker 30 Year Old with its award-winning 2023 limited edition release. Talisker 30 Year Old is a whisky made by the sea that embodies the rugged shores of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. For nearly 200 years, the distillery has crafted Single Malt Scotch Whisky on the coast alongside the infamous Oyster Shed, where whisky has been paired with fresh, local oysters for decades. Honoring its distillery home and legacy of seafood pairings, Talisker 30 Year Old was created to pay tribute to the Isle's natural wonders.

Key Points: 
  • Talisker 30 Year Old is a whisky made by the sea that embodies the rugged shores of the Isle of Skye in Scotland.
  • For nearly 200 years, the distillery has crafted Single Malt Scotch Whisky on the coast alongside the infamous Oyster Shed, where whisky has been paired with fresh, local oysters for decades.
  • Honoring its distillery home and legacy of seafood pairings, Talisker 30 Year Old was created to pay tribute to the Isle's natural wonders.
  • Talisker 30 Year Old is an elegant and complex whisky with the distillery's hallmarks of soaring sweet smoke and pointy pepperiness.

THE GLENLIVET SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY CELEBRATES WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A DAD THIS FATHER'S DAY

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Glenlivet, Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, and Underground Overground, the comedy collective known for bringing comedy to unconventional places, have teamed up to debut 'Cocktails and Comedy: A Spirited Celebration of Modern Dads.' The one-night-only comedic performance will take place on June 13, ahead of Father's Day weekend, to celebrate all fathers by shining a light on what it means to be a dad today while challenging stereotypes around how they are typically represented. The Glenlivet has a nearly 200-year history of breaking traditions and setting new standards in Single Malt Scotch Whisky and beyond. An unconventional way to celebrate Father's Day, 'Cocktails and Comedy: A Spirited Celebration of Modern Dads,' continues The Glenlivet's mission to support today's scotch drinker and challenge outdated perceptions within the prestigious Single Malt Scotch Whisky category.

Key Points: 
  • The Glenlivet has a nearly 200-year history of breaking traditions and setting new standards in Single Malt Scotch Whisky and beyond.
  • An unconventional way to celebrate Father's Day, 'Cocktails and Comedy: A Spirited Celebration of Modern Dads,' continues The Glenlivet's mission to support today's scotch drinker and challenge outdated perceptions within the prestigious Single Malt Scotch Whisky category.
  • Cocktails & Comedy is an extension of The Glenlivet's new Father's Day campaign, challenging stereotypes and highlighting what it means to be a father today.
  • In a new captivating piece of creative content, The Glenlivet asked artificial intelligence to write a whisky commercial for Father's Day.

Discover Design in Every Sip throughout New York City with Limited-Edition Cocktails and Bespoke Events from Mortlach Single Malt Scotch Whisky During NYCxDesign

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mortlach Single Malt Scotch Whisky, the design world's whisky of choice, celebrates its unique heritage and the creative community through a series of events aligned with the NYCxDesign festival from May 17 - 22, 2023. These events, which range from private celebrations to Mortlach signature serves by the city's premier cocktail bars expressly for Design Week, promise to bring together the boldest and brightest minds of the industry over well-made cocktails with the whisky crafted by design.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mortlach Single Malt Scotch Whisky, the design world's whisky of choice, celebrates its unique heritage and the creative community through a series of events aligned with the NYCxDesign festival from May 17 - 22, 2023.
  • The Mortlach event series is part of the brand's ongoing collaboration with the design industry, following the successful Mortlach by Design program launched last year, known as the Six Stills Series.
  • The program featured six renowned designers who crafted bespoke products inspired by Mortlach signature Single Malt Scotch, its six unique stills and distinct distillation process.
  • Design-lovers can also experience Mortlach limited-edition cocktails at Flatiron Room Murray Hill and NoMad , Hawksmoor and Quin Bar throughout the week.

DECADENT NEW 40-YEAR-OLD EXPRESSION FROM THE SINGLETON INSPIRES 'SENSORIAL MAXIMALISM'

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

LONDON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The release of The Singleton 40-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky delivers the third and final chapter in a series of exceptional whiskies, an epicurean journey of flavour by The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery. A highly limited release, this is a deeply decadent whisky with notes of velvet dark chocolate and rich plums. Its layers of flavour are so indulgent that it has inspired the exploration of 'Sensorial Maximalism' as a new theory in neuroaesthetics on how to achieve superlative taste experiences.

Key Points: 
  • A highly limited release, this is a deeply decadent whisky with notes of velvet dark chocolate and rich plums.
  • The Singleton creates visionary, exceptional Scotch whiskies with unequalled flavour, pushing boundaries of taste to create malts with outstanding depth and harmony.
  • The Singleton 40-Year-Old will be available globally from selected retailers, for more information visit www.diageorareandexceptional.com .
  • Further imagery can be found in the link here and to watch a short video on The Singleton 40-Year-Old and Sensorial Maximalism, visit the link here .

DECADENT NEW 40-YEAR-OLD EXPRESSION FROM THE SINGLETON INSPIRES 'SENSORIAL MAXIMALISM'

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

LONDON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The release of The Singleton 40-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky delivers the third and final chapter in a series of exceptional whiskies, an epicurean journey of flavour by The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery. A highly limited release, this is a deeply decadent whisky with notes of velvet dark chocolate and rich plums. Its layers of flavour are so indulgent that it has inspired the exploration of 'Sensorial Maximalism' as a new theory in neuroaesthetics on how to achieve superlative taste experiences.

Key Points: 
  • A highly limited release, this is a deeply decadent whisky with notes of velvet dark chocolate and rich plums.
  • The Singleton creates visionary, exceptional Scotch whiskies with unequalled flavour, pushing boundaries of taste to create malts with outstanding depth and harmony.
  • The Singleton 40-Year-Old will be available globally from selected retailers, for more information visit www.diageorareandexceptional.com .
  • Further imagery can be found in the link here and to watch a short video on The Singleton 40-Year-Old and Sensorial Maximalism, visit the link here .

World's best bartender announced: Adrián Michalčík representing Norway is awarded the title of world's best bartender at the Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year competition

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Adrin went shaker to shaker with some of the best bartenders in the world in a series of challenges designed to test their cocktail skills, knowledge and creativity.

Key Points: 
  • Adrin went shaker to shaker with some of the best bartenders in the world in a series of challenges designed to test their cocktail skills, knowledge and creativity.
  • TEN Martini; the finalists were encouraged to push the boundaries of their craft and champion drinking better not more.
  • Upon winning, Adrin said: "Wow, I can't believe I've just won the biggest bartender competition in the world!
  • Marissa Johnston, Global Head of Diageo World Class said: "This year's competition has truly blown me away.

World's best bartender announced: Adrián Michalčík representing Norway is awarded the title of world's best bartender at the Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year competition

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 15, 2022

Adrin went shaker to shaker with some of the best bartenders in the world in a series of challenges designed to test their cocktail skills, knowledge and creativity.

Key Points: 
  • Adrin went shaker to shaker with some of the best bartenders in the world in a series of challenges designed to test their cocktail skills, knowledge and creativity.
  • TEN Martini; the finalists were encouraged to push the boundaries of their craft and champion drinking better not more.
  • Upon winning, Adrin said: "Wow, I can't believe I've just won the biggest bartender competition in the world!
  • Marissa Johnston, Global Head of Diageo World Class said: "This year's competition has truly blown me away.

San Francisco World Spirits Competition Announces Premium Winners at Inaugural Awards Gala

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the world's largest and most prestigious spirits competition, announced the winner's of Best of Class and Best in Show at their inaugural awards gala held at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco on June 24th.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the world's largest and most prestigious spirits competition, announced the winner's of Best of Class and Best in Show at their inaugural awards gala held at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco on June 24th.
  • "We were so excited to present our Best of Class awards at our inaugural gala.
  • Founded in 2000, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition is the world's most respected and influential international spirits competition.
  • Winning participants receive the awards of double gold, gold, silver or bronze, marking their product as one of the highest quality in the world.